About Us
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans’ organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation’s veterans’ community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
Meetings
Our meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at #535 Prince Street, Frederiksted, VI 00840.
Vision Statement
To become the premier service organization providing support for our veterans, our military, and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of comradeship, patriotism, peace and security
Purposes
In fulfillment of our Mission, the American Legion adheres to the following purposes:
- To empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through Service Not Self
- To support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families
- To award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy
- To provide educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy and encourage good citizenship and patriotism in government
- To increase our capacity to deliver our Mission by providing meaningful volunteer opportunities within our communities
- To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship
Values
Our statement of values is predicated on the founding purposes:
- Commitment to the four founding principles: Loyalty, Justice, Freedom, Democracy
- Service to God, our country, its veterans and their families
- Tradition of patriotism and citizenship
- Personal integrity and family values
- Respect for the uniqueness of individual members
- Truthful open communication in dealing with the public and our members
- Adherence to the adopted policies and rules