National Defense

The American Legion’s national security positions and programs are contained in this pillar. The American Legion is a prominent voice of support for U.S. military personnel and reserve components, particularly in the area of quality of life, and benefits. Within this pillar are:

• Troop support
• Family Support Network for military and veteran families during deployment
• Temporary Financial Assistance for military and veteran families with minor children at home
• Immigration and naturalization
• Adoption of military units and installations and keeping them here in Idaho
• Security at military funerals
• Advocacy on behalf of U.S. military retirees using TRICARE
• Support for the U.S. State Department and global diplomacy
• POW/MIA accounting operations and commands
• Advocacy for women veterans and military personnel
• Foreign affairs