National Security

The National Security Commission is comprised of 14 appointed individuals from the 14 districts in the department of Ohio. The Chair person is appointed by the current Commander of the Department of Ohio. The Commission is responsible for reviewing items pertaining to various security issues that involve such items as cyber security, security of our boarders, our armed forces, their equipment and numbers so we don’t get into a position where we can’t maintain our presence in areas needed to insure our safety. The Commission is also involved in military benefits and quality of life items that face our armed forces as well as the veterans that have served. These issues are addressed by either creating Resolutions to address the items or approve submitted resolutions by other committees or individuals. These resolutions are presented at the department convention to be accepted and, once accepted, move on to the national convention. If the resolution is passed at the national level it will then be presented to congress for possible action.

Operation Comfort Warriors

Operation Comfort Warriors is a program dedicated to meeting the needs of wounded, injured or ill military personnel by providing them with comfort items not usually supplied by the government. The American Legion delivers these comfort items to military hospitals, warrior transition units, and other facilities worldwide, bringing hope and support to our service members during their recovery.

The National Emergency Fund, created in response to Hurricane Hugo in 1989, has provided more than $10 million in direct financial assistance to American Legion Family members and Posts. By providing this emergency funding, NEF has prevented damaged Posts from closing and enabled American Legion Family members to recover from tragedy. With grants of up to $3,000 for individuals and $10,000 for posts, the NEF ensures rapid relief when it’s needed most.

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POW/MIA Advocacy

The American Legion remains committed to achieving a full accounting of all U.S. service members from all war eras who are either imprisoned or listed as missing in action. As part of this commitment, it encourages a return of living POWs, repatriation of the remains of the fallen from war zones abroad, or a determination through convincing evidence that neither is possible, as per Resolution 22 from the 99th National Convention. The National POW/MIA Recognition Day is held each year on the third Friday of September. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) reports that from World War II to the present, more than 81,000 servicemembers are unaccounted for. As part of the day of recognition, Americans are asked to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by the military men and women who are imprisoned or unaccounted for as a result of their military service. Individuals and businesses should also fly their POW/MIA flags. Rallies and ceremonies are held throughout the nation to honor those U.S. servicemembers who have yet to return home, and the families left behind without closure as to the fate of their loved ones.

POW/MIA Empty Chair

Resolution 288, adopted at the 67th American Legion National Convention, calls for designating a POW/MIA Empty Chair at all official meetings of The American Legion as a physical symbol of the thousands of American POW/MIAs still unaccounted for from all wars and conflicts involving the United States

RALPH DOLL ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION AWARD

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The Ralph Doll Memorial Conservation Award is awarded to any applicable Post that has performed the most outstanding service in the field of conservation, participated in conservation education programs and/or projects that support Law and Order regarding conservation.