The four pillars of The American Legion are supported by commissions and committees that fulfill such responsibilities as legislative action, financial management, membership administration, special events, marketing and communications.

The Internal Affairs Commission

The Internal Affairs Commission and the Membership & Post Activities Committee are charged with the recruitment and retention of Legionnaires and national marketing efforts, as well as post revitalization.

Sons of The American Legion

Sons of The American Legion, American Legion Riders, National American Legion College, special projects and promotions, as well as the Constitution and By-Laws Committee, Resolutions Assignment Committee, and Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Committee.

The Information Technology Division

The Information Technology Division, which manages the Legion’s database, including online joining, renewal and customer service.

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission is a standing commission of the National Executive Committee. The commission’s responsibilities include:

  • Oversight of the Legion’s budget, including all revenues and expenditures
  • Oversight of the Legion’s investments and investment policies
  • Oversight of the Legion’s risk management and insurance policies
  • Guidance to the Legion’s Life Insurance Committee
  • Guidance for the Legion’s Marketing Commission and programs overseen by it
  • Board of directors and management of the American Legion Charities, Inc.

 American Legion Convention Commission

coordinates all national conventions, major meetings and travel services for the organization.

 Media & Communications Commission

  • In addition to the printed publication, the Media & Communications Commission is responsible for:
  • The national website at www.legion.org, which ranks first in visitation among all veterans websites
  • The monthly Dispatch, a newspaper specifically for leaders in the organization, with a circulation of more than 10,000
  • The national organization’s presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
  • The American Legion Online Update e-newsletter, which reaches nearly 700,000 subscribers each week
  • The Burn Pit blog site
  • The American Legion’s portfolio of mobile apps
  • Many other annual or infrequent publications, such as the national convention program and the Legion’s annual report
  • Marketing Commission umbrella are:
  • Membership marketing through direct mail and digital media
  • Member benefits programs and affinity relationships
  • General marketing of the organization’s brand through multiple media channels
  • Integration of various American Legion marketing initiatives under one strategy
  • The Emblem Sales Committee reports to the Marketing Commission, which then reports to the Finance Commission.