National Security

The American Legion believes national security must be maintained to fulfill the mandate for a strong national defense. As stated in the Preamble, “FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America... To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy.”

The Legion is an organization of veterans who fought for freedoms, which they are dedicated to keeping and preserving. As one of the Four Pillars it was founded on, the Legion believes national security is upheld by keeping a well-funded Department of Defense, a good quality of life for troops and a sensible transition between service and separation.

• To maintain a professional working relationship with the United States departments of Defense, State, and Homeland Security;

• To maintain a professional working relationship with all
  congressional oversight committees and staff relating to the purposes of the
  Commission;

• To monitor the hearings of these oversight committees and provide
  congressional testimony in cooperation with the Legislative Commission and
  staff;

• To be knowledgeable about security threats to the United States
  of America as defined by the United States departments of Defense, State, and
  Homeland Security;

• Such other purposes as may be assigned to it by the National
  Executive Committee.

Committee Chairman:  Pat Baughman