The American Legion’s National Security Council lists as one of its primary responsibilities the monitoring of issues associated with military force strength. Included within that responsibility are qualifications for service in an all-volunteer force capable of maintaining the world’s strongest, most skilled and efficient military.
At the local level, American Legion posts commonly serve as disaster shelters in times of crisis, working closely with local and state emergency-management and homeland security authorities.
Posts can provide vital backup and assistance to local VA medical centers and play active roles in their emergency-services programs. Legion posts also build public awareness every September with events and activities that support National Disaster Preparedness Month.
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