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Post Locator
PLEASE NOTE: The Post Locator is not available for all states.If the post you are searching for is in a state that does not participate in the post locator, contact the State Department Headquarters directly for your request.
Department Headquarters Commanders and Adjutants
Department (State) Headquarters Directory
The American Legion is organized into 55 departments, with one operating in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico, and the Philippines.
The establishment of one department in each state and the District of Columbia is based on the National Constitution, which says that "...there may be one department in each territory and insular possession of the United States. The National Executive Committee may establish posts in the territorial and insular possessions of the United States and in foreign countries, and shall designate the department under whose jurisdiction they shall function, but this shall in no way affect the status of departments already established."
Each department exercises general supervision over posts within its jurisdiction. Close communication and cooperation between the post and its department headquarters are essential.
The department headquarters constitutes the link between the posts of The American Legion and the national organization. The post deals directly with the department adjutant. In so far as possible, all routine business should be transacted through department headquarters, which is the administrative level most familiar with issues and conditions affecting the state. Questions of policy and organization should be referred by posts to officials at their department headquarters who will refer post questions, when appropriate, to national headquarters.
Each department functions under its own constitution and holds an annual convention. Department conventions consist of delegates elected by the posts within its jurisdiction. These convention delegates elect department officers and representatives to the National Executive Committee. Delegates to the National Convention are chosen by the department not less than two weeks before the National Convention, usually during the department conventions, but may be elected in any other manner specified by the department constitution.
The American Legion "National Headquarters"
The American Legion "Department of Michigan"
The American Legion "Department of Michigan Auxiliary"
http://emblem.legion.org/AmericanLegn/assets/html/homepage.asp?URLCheck=1
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, one of the most visited sites in the nation’s capital since its opening in 1982, has gone virtual. The memorial is now posted on the Internet with a searchable database of National Archives files that provides more than just the names of the 58,000 veterans whose names are etched in black marble on “the Wall,” located near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall.
Helping Our 4 Legged Veterans
http://www.militaryworkingdogadoptions.com/
MWD Facility Contact Numbers thru-out US below
http://www.militaryworkingdogadoptions.com/donations.html
Gold Star Moms: http://www.goldstarmoms.com/
National Military Family Association
Department of Defense (DOD)
Michigan Veteran Benefits
State of Michigan www.michigan.gov/veteranjobs
- Former POWs can apply for Compensation for their service-connected injuries, diseases or illnesses by downloading, completing and submitting VA Form 21-526 (Veterans Application for Compensation or Pension) (PDF file, 130 KB).
- The form can be delivered in person or mailed to the VA regional office serving the applicant's residence.
- An electronic version of the form may be completed on the Internet at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp.
In order to properly evaluate their health for purposes of disability compensation, former POWs should arrange for a POW protocol examination at the nearest VA Medical Center.
Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/americasupportsyou/index.aspx
http://www.militaryconnection.com/
http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarships.shtml
Scholarships For Military Children
http://www.militaryscholar.org/ To Apply
The Scholarships for Military Children Program is funded through the generosity of manufacturers and suppliers whose products are sold at military commissaries, worldwide. We encourage military families to take advantage of their commissary benefits that not only provide a savings of more than 30 percent on the products purchased, but also support the military community through programs such as this scholarship. The purchase of products from these companies funds the Scholarships for Military Children program.
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Operation Tribute To Freedom http://www4.army.mil/otf/indexFlashBTS.php
Omni Military Loans and Assistance http://www.yesomni.com/links.php
TAPS
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc., is a one of a kind non-profit Veteran Service Organization offering hope, healing, comfort and care to thousands of American armed forces families facing the death of a loved one each year. TAPS receives absolutely no government funding, but through the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, all families faced with a death of one serving in the Armed Forces receive information about TAPS and our military survivor programs.
Homefront AmericaHomefront America, Inc., is an "all volunteer" 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization comprised of military service members, veterans, their spouses, and families who understand the hardships and challenges of our military families that are left behind when a service member is away serving our country
www.thanksusa.org Thank USA ThanksUSA is a non-partisan, charitable effort to mobilize Americans of all ages to "thank" the men and women of the United States armed forces. We're doing that by providing college, technical and vocational school scholarships for their children and spouses.
Soldier’s AngelSoldiers' Angels mission is to provide aide and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and the Coast Guard and their amazing families. The slogan describes the motivation behind Soldiers' Angels. By working together and sharing a common vision of service, the volunteers of Soldiers' Angels send care to deployed soldiers and their loved ones at home.
This Web site provides resources and information regarding mental well-being for Soldiers and their family members. http://www.behavioralhealth.army.mil/
The Thank You Foundation is saying "thank you" to America's service members and veterans through its Thank You Card and Veterans Certificate Programs.
Thank You Foundation Website : http://www.thethankyoufoundation.org/index.php
Great Lakes National Cemetery
http://www.greatlakesntlcemeteryadvisory.com/
