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Veterans Strengthening America

Our Mission

To enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. The American Legion's vision statement is "The American Legion: Veterans Strengthening America." The American Legion's value principles are as follows:

A VETERAN IS A VETERAN - which means The American Legion embraces all current and former members of the military and endeavors to help them transition into their communities.

SELFLESS SERVICE - which means The American Legion celebrates all who contribute to something larger than themselves and inspires others to serve and strengthen America.

AMERICAN VALUES AND PATRIOTISM - which means The American Legion advocates for upholding and defending the United States Constitution, equal justice and opportunity for everyone and discrimination against no one, youth education, responsible citizenship and honoring military service by observing and participating in memorial events.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - which means The American Legion meets the unique needs of local communities.

ADVANCING THE VISION - which means The American Legion educates, mentors and leads new generations of Americans.

HONOR THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US - which means The American Legion pays perpetual respect for all past military sacrifices to ensure they are never forgotten by new generations.

The American Legion's motto is "Veterans Strengthening America."

Community

The American Legion Department of New Jersey is committed to helping our communities. We encourage partnerships with other charities and Veteran Service Organizations to amplify the effectiveness of our combined efforts to reach those in need!

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Be The One

We must work to change the belief of what is acceptable to discuss about mental health.

We must ASK VETERANS IN OUR LIVES HOW THEY ARE DOING.

We must LISTEN WHEN A VETERAN NEEDS TO TALK.

We must REACH OUT WHEN A VETERAN IS STRUGGLING.

Will you join us in being the one to save one life? 

#BETHEONE

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