For God and Country We associate ourselves together for the following purposes:
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To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America
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To maintain law and order
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To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism
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To preserve the memories and incidents of our association in all Wars
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To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation
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To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses
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To make right the master of might
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To promote peace and goodwill on earth
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To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy
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To Participate in and Contribute to the Accomplishment of the Aims and Purposes of the American Legion
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To consecrate and sanctify our association by our devotion to mutual helpfulness
Who We Are
We are the male and female spouses, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion. Some of us are veterans ourselves.
Patriotism and veterans advocacy are so important to the American Legion Auxiliary that for a century, we’ve been serving, educating, and giving to America’s finest — our military.
We answer the call of Service Not Self. We are the male and female spouses, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion. Some of us are veterans ourselves.
We are the American Legion Auxiliary. And we make a difference. You’ll find us in more than 8,000 local communities in the USA and in foreign countries. Founded in 1919 during the first National Convention of The American Legion, the ALA has grown to be one of the largest veterans support organizations. And we’d love for you to be part of our mission outreach.
A Community of Volunteers Serving Veterans, Military, and their Families
We know that military service is a sacrifice for the whole family, so ALA members quietly look for ways to ease the burden — whatever it takes to get that family back on their feet physically, mentally, socially, and vocationally. If we don’t have the resources, we connect military families with our partners who do.
In honoring our veterans, one of our core values is to demonstrate and pass on respect for our country and our nation’s flag. We promote patriotic youth programs, most notably the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State and Girls Nation programs, held regionally and nationally, along with education programs, contests, and scholarships in local school systems.
Making our communities better places in which to live is another core value put into action by American Legion Auxiliary members every day across the country. Whether hosting a stand down to bring vital health and support services to homeless veterans, or coordinating a send-off or welcome-home event for a deployed military unit, ALA members are continuously at work in their communities, demonstrating the compassion and heart we have for those who serve our country and protect our freedoms.
2025-2026 Auxiliary Officers
| President - Christine Paplaczyk |
| 1st Vice - Karen Sepulveda |
| 2nd Vice - Jeff Welch |
| Treasurer – Evelyn DeSantis |
| Secretary – Erica Bailey |
| Sergeant at Arms - Dorene Simons |
| Chaplain - Holly Haugo |
Members-at-Large
| Carin Mandarino |
| Kathy Benites |
| Gemma Merel |
| Denese Simons |
| Kris Brenna |
| Vacant |
| Susan Wise |
I am related to someone who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibilty dates. Can I join the Auxiliary of The American Legion?
If your relative who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibility dates and is a member of The American Legion, you may join the American Legion Auxiliary of The American Legion.
However, if the qualifying veteran is deceased you may join the appropriate organization, even if the qualifying veteran was not a member of The American Legion when living.
Contact your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit, complete the application and proudly join the AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY.