For more than a century, The American Legion Auxiliary has been serving, helping, and meeting the needs of our nation’s veterans, military, and their families both here and abroad.
MISSION STATEMENT
In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of The American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.
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UNIT 290 OFFICERS
President: Mary Schelin
Past President: Ginger Briggs
Vice President: Kathy Payne
Secretary: Grace Ocasio
Treasurer: Marilyn Butters
Historian: Pearl Nelson
Chaplain: Dale Seward
Sergeant-at-Arms: Teresa Hardisty
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Click HERE to visit Unit 290's exclusive public page
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MEMBERSHIP
Visit www.legion-aux.org for details.
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Q: I am related to someone who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibility dates. Can I join the Auxiliary of The American Legion?

A: If your relative who served on active duty is a member of The American Legion, you may join the American Legion Auxiliary of The American Legion. However, if the qualifying veteran is deceased you may join the appropriate organization, even if the qualifying veteran was not a member of The American Legion when living.
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ALA VIRGINIA GIRLS STATE INFORMATION
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THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIPS
Send applications with required documents to:
Mary Schelin, Unit 290 President
12 Rockdale Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
Questions? Email: alastaffordunit290@gmail.com
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Stafford Unit 290 Scholarship
$1000
Download the application: CLICK HERE
Each year, the American Legion Auxiliary Stafford Unit 290 awards $1000 to a graduating senior from each Stafford County High School. Applicants for this award shall be daughters, sons, granddaughters, or grandsons of a veteran who served honorably in the military service. Application forms are published on this website and are available through the high school guidance counselors. After reviewing the applications, the scholarship committee will select the winners and award the scholarships at each applicable high school's Senior Awards Night.
Dr. Kate Waller Barrett Scholarship

$1000
Download the application: CLICK HERE
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Virginia offers one (1) scholarship to a daughter or son of an American Legion Auxiliary member in good standing in the Department of Virginia. Visit the Department of Virginia Auxiliary for more information: www.vaauxiliary.org.
The National American Legion Auxiliary offers a number of scholarships. See your guidance counselor or visit www.alaforveterans.org/scholarships.