The American Legion - Department of NJ

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Covid 19 Update Department’s response to question – Are Posts allowed to have Memorial Day Ceremonies? As long as the governor's state of emergency and executive orders are in place they need to be followed. It's suggested you contact your Local Officials and see what they say. I know a Post who did this. They are allowed to have an Honor Guard and Firing Squad. Small ceremony, no politicians, no speeches. Quick ceremony. A lot of modified variations this year. I also know of a Post who asked their Local Officials about having a small ceremony in front of the Post and were told no. Again, we all would like to conduct proper ceremonies, but please check with your Local Officials and adhere to their response. John Baker Department Adjutant 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
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
National Commander's Message Click here to read
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