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Still Serving: It's Who We Are

In 1919, The American Legion was founded on four pillars: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children & Youth. Each of these encompasses a variety of programs that benefit our nation’s veterans, its service members, their families, the youth of America and ordinary citizens. These programs make a difference in hundreds of thousands of lives each year.

These programs, and the men and women who take the time to perform them, are what allow The American Legion to make a difference locally, and on the state and national levels. It’s who we are and what we do.

24/7 free & confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones 

Call:  1-800-273-8255 and press 1
Text: 838255

1705 Gardner Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

Open M-F from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: (910) 343-5300
Online Care: https://mobile.va.gov/app/va-video-connect

Veterans Crisis Line

Wilmington VA Clinic

Access & manage your VA benefits, healthcare and records.

Learn more about different benefits available, file claims, apply for assistance & services.

Contact:  https://www.va.gov/contact-us/

Find out more about resources, assistance & guidance available specifically in NC

Mailing Address: 4001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4001

Physical Address: 413 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27603

Phone: 844-624-8387
Fax: 984-204-8343

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

N.C Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs

Wilmington Veterans Services Center

Local Service Centers offer more personal assistance to veterans, military, and their families - free of charge. Trained & qualified staff help you become aware of and maximize benefits & resources available to you.

3205 Randall Parkway Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28403

Phone: (919) 664-1065

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The Four Pillars

I

Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation

  • Access to VA Care

  • Better Funding Formula

  • Support for Veterans with Special Needs

  • Career Opportunities

  • A GI Bill for a New Century

  • Employment and Business

  • Heroes to Hometowns

  • Volunteering

  • Final Respects

II

National

Security

  • Strong National Defense

  • Military Quality of Life

  • Homeland Security

  • Foreign Relations

  • Full Accounting of POW/MIAs

  • Operation Comfort Warriors

III

Americanism

  • Flag Protection

  • Illegal Immigration

  • Voter Registration and Participation

  • Boy Scouts

  • The Pledge of Allegiance

  • Establishment-Clause Lawsuits

IV

Children & Youth

  • Catastrophic Illness

  • Intellectual Disabilities

  • Immunization

  • Family Integrity

  • Media Violence

  • Drug Abuse

  • Child Sexual Exploitation

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