Know your American Legion: The Four Pillars
Pillar 1 - Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation
 

Today, as the number of discharged veterans from the global war on terrorism has surpassed 500,000, the Legion’s federally chartered role to support them could not be more profound. The Legion strongly believes that a veteran is a veteran, no matter the war era, nature or location of service. In that light, The American Legion is the only organization that works on behalf of all 24.5 million U.S. veterans and all who will follow.

The American Legion stands on the front line of change in the pillar of service known as “Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation.”

It is a complex and vital part of the organization’s mission – particularly now, as a new generation of wartime veterans enters the civilian and VA worlds. 

Key areas of focus include: 

VA Claims Backlog
Access to VA Health Care
Network of Service Officers
VA Vet Centers
Healthcare Funding Formula
Veterans with Special Needs
Volunteering
Final Respects
Heroes to Hometowns
Careers for Veterans
Homelessness
GI Bill Benefits