The American Legion - Department of NJ

Important Information

September 18th - POW/MIA Recognition Day Click here to read
Covid 19 Update Click here to read Suicide Prevention Briefing 09/21/20 Click here to read Dept. Stance on NJ Vet Homes Click here to read Covid 19 Update on Indoor Dining Click here to read Executive Order 163 Click here to read Tool Kit for Re-Opening Post Canteens For Outdoor Services Click here to read Letter from Department Commander Click here for news on Assistance to American Legion Posts Click here to read Memorandum on Cancellation of Department Convention Click here to read Notice to Cancel American Legion Baseball Season Judging for Americanism Awards Per Department Americanism Committee Chairman Howarth, judging for Americanism Awards will be held at a place and time yet to be determined, once group gatherings have been approved. If you previously sent in an entry, please email Tammie to confirm receipt. If you had an entry that you planned on sending to HQ, please do so. Once a date and location has been determined, you can still hand carry your entry to be judged. Thank you. John Baker Department Adjutant Votes are in for Resolution #3 – Cancellation of 2020 National Convention and awarding of 2026 National Convention National Adjutant Dan Wheeler announced Resolution #3 was passed unanimously 60-0. National Commander Oxford abstained. Click here to view Update on ANEC Berley Hanna Jr. American Legion Leadership College - CANCELED The 2020 session of the New Jersey American Legion Leadership College has been canceled, due to the ongoing efforts to contain the COVID-19 Pandemic, as well as the Governor’s restrictions on events, crowds and social distancing. It is unlikely that this event will be rescheduled for this year as the American Legion calendar, however we will make every attempt to reschedule. Thank you all for your interest, and we look forward to seeing you in 2021. Click here to view March 27th Update Click here to view March 20th Update Click here to view March 17th Update
National Commander's Message Click here to read
EMPLOYMENT, HOMELESS & EDUCATION Click to view the various resources available
Veterans Grant Contest Click here to view
Digital Dispatch - The Why to Join Now Click here to view
Veterans Hotlines Click here for more information
Suicide Prevention Resources Click here for more information
Partisan Politics Click here to read Memorandum
New Program for Military & Veteran Families Click here for information
Income Tax Exemption for Veterans Click here for information
News Release: New Addiction Treatment Option for South Jersey Veterans Click here for info
Edgewood Properties Employment Click here for Job Listings
Memorandum from American Legion National Adjutant Click here for information
List of Past Commanders Click here to view
Medicare Information Click here to read Medicare Supplement Click here to read Medicare Advertorial
VA ID Card Update Click here to read
Choice Card Eligibility Click Here to read article
DD Form 214 Update Memorandum - IRS Update-DD Form 214 DD 214 Update IRS
License Plate Program A GREAT WAY TO SHOW PRIDE IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN THE AMERICAN LEGION IS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM. Call the American Legion, Department of New Jersey at 609-695-5418 to request an application to order your plates Disabled Vets and Purple Heart Placards

Department Executive Committee Meetings

All meetings at War Memorial Building in Trenton

October 17, 2020

Dec 12, 2020

Feb 6, 2021

April 17, 2021

June 9, 2021

(Wildwood Convention Center)

National Convention 2021

August 27 - September 2

Phoenix, AZ

Housing Form

Dinner Tickets

Available Jan 2021

Department Convention

June 9th - 12th, 2021

Wildwood Convention Center