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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Contact: https://www.va.gov/contact-us/
Find out more about resources, assistance & guidance available specifically in NC
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Mailing Address: 4001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4001
Physical Address: 413 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27603​
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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.
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3205 Randall Parkway Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (919) 664-1065
The Four Pillars
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Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
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Access to VA Care
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Better Funding Formula
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Support for Veterans with Special Needs
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Career Opportunities
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A GI Bill for a New Century
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Employment and Business
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Heroes to Hometowns
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Volunteering
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Final Respects
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National
Security
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Strong National Defense
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Military Quality of Life
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Homeland Security
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Foreign Relations
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Full Accounting of POW/MIAs
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Operation Comfort Warriors
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Americanism
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Flag Protection
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Illegal Immigration
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Voter Registration and Participation
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Boy Scouts
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The Pledge of Allegiance
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Establishment-Clause Lawsuits
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Children & Youth
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Catastrophic Illness
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Intellectual Disabilities
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Immunization
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Family Integrity
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Media Violence
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Drug Abuse
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Child Sexual Exploitation