We in the American Legion Auxiliary provide support to our veterans, our military, and their families by supporting an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and security, as well as The American Legion and it’s programs.
We support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families. We foster patriotism and responsible citizenship, and provide educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy. In addition, we provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through service.
We serve with a commitment to: Justice, Freedom, Democracy, and Loyalty. We believe in service to God, our country, its veterans and their families and have a tradition of patriotism, citizenship and personal integrity and family values
Membership in the American Legion Auxiliary is limited to the grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses (male and female), and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion, and to the grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an Honorable Discharge.
A woman who is eligible for American Legion membership is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of The American Legion. However, eligibility of her female relatives (sister, mother, direct decedents) depends upon her membership in The American Legion.
Walter B. Ellis - American Legion Post 63, Burlington, NC 