National Security Work for Units
The Unit should acquaint all of its members with the existing situation in regard
to national security by providing a study of the subject at Unit meetings. Every Unit should
endeavor to give its members an understanding of the necessity of maintaining an adequate national security.
The American Legion Auxiliary recognizes that natural disasters and crime can also threaten our national
security. Therefore, the national Security program, was expanded to include emergency planning
and crime prevention.
While we cannot stop natural disasters from occurring, we can change the way America deals with them
through Project Impact, a project of the Federal Emergency management Agency (FEMA). The
goal is to reduce the personal and economic costs of disasters in a community by planning and preparation.
Crime prevention, neighborhood watch, support for police and fie departments help to strengthen our communities
and contribute to the national security.
The American Legion Auxiliary annual Awareness Assembly held in Washington frequently has presentations of special interest to national security issues. Attendance is open to all American Legion Auxiliary members.
Information on National Security
Informative material on national security subjects can be obtained from Department Headquarters or the National Security Division of The American Legion, 1608 K Street, NW, Washington. Washington, D.C. 20006. These materials
include suggested talks on national security, pamphlets, ad the program of national security
activities recommended for the year. The objectives of The American Legion and American
Legion Auxiliary for the year are outlined annually by the National Convention. Every Unit should
familiarize itself with these objectives and give its full support to their achievement.
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