The nation’s largest veterans service organization, with nearly 1.6 million members operating at more than 12,000 local posts worldwide, The American Legion has been assisting veterans, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces, mentoring young people and strengthening communities since its founding in March 1919.

A core purpose of the organization is transition assistance. The Legion’s Veterans Employment Education Commission oversees a portfolio of resolutions and policies that aim to provide those who have served in uniform the best possible opportunity to succeed after discharge. National, state and local American Legion elements conduct nearly 1,100 career events a year for veterans, servicemembers and their families.

The American Legion, which drafted the original GI Bill in 1944 and has worked to improve it through the decades, has been a fierce advocate for veterans and their spouses seeking to advance their educations, obtain rewarding careers and operate
businesses. 

A leader in the movement to convert military training experience into credits for licenses and credentials in specialized civilian career fields, The American Legion’s Employment Education Commission works with multiple industry leaders, state and federal government, the military, education and training institutions and local communities to connect the military/veteran community with successful civilian career paths.