We are a community of volunteers across the great state of Alaska, devoted to serving our veterans, our military and their families.

The members of the American Legion Auxiliary make a difference in the lives of all Alaskans. We educate children, organize community events and help our nation’s veterans through legislative action and volunteerism.

Mission Statement – The American Legion Auxiliary honors the sacrifice of those who serve by uniting members to make a meaningful impact for veterans, military and their families, and communities.

Vision Statement – To be a connected, compassionate force — a community where veterans, servicemembers, and their families belong and thrive through service that supports veterans, military and their families, and the next generation.

Purposes

In fulfillment of our Mission, the American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes:

• To support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families
• To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion
• To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship
• 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 empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through Service Not Self
• Values
• Our statement of values is predicated on the founding purposes:

Commitment to the four founding principles:

• Justice, Freedom, Democracy, Loyalty
• 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

Learn more about joining the American Legion Auxiliary or ways to volunteer.

We invite you to learn more & meet our members. Contact us if you have questions or would like to learn more about our organization. The members of the Alaska Department of the American Legion Auxiliary are dedicated women making a difference in the State of Alaska.