National Security Program
Salute to Servicemembers Online Only Form – Due June 1
Candace Berg – Department Chairman
Photo courtesy: IceBerg Images by Candace
North Dakota units and members participated in a variety of National Security activities during the past administrative year. Rolla and McVille units reported they each have a member currently serving in the National Guard.
Units made generous donations to Honor Flights, the National Guard Foundation, Auxiliary Emergency Fund, Wounded Warriors, Tunnel to Towers, Troop-a-thon, Service Dogs of America, and other organizations that support veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
Flag events were held across the state of North Dakota. Unit members participated in flag retirement ceremonies and displayed flags in their communities to commemorate patriotic holidays, parades, and community picnics.
Care packages were sent to deployed service members in Germany. The McVille unit sent sporting equipment including: soccer balls, footballs, baseballs, and more to a North Dakota National Guard detachment at the southern border in Texas.
Unit members were on hand when a bridge in Dickinson was memorialized for North Dakota Guardsman, Jon Fettig, who was killed in Iraq in 2003.
As Department President (2024-2025), my President’s Project was Troop-a-thon. Through my pin sales, I was able to raise over $5,000 to send ‘care packages’ to deployed service members. I was thrilled to be able to sponsor so many packages to let our deployed troops know they are loved, appreciated, and cared for.
LoAnn Dick
National Security Chairman 2025-26
- 2026 National Security Year-End Report
- September 2026 Message Article
- National Security information from National office (members only)
Salute to Servicemembers Award – Due June 1
Established in 2003, this award honors one enlisted servicemember (pay grade E1-E9) from each branch of service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Space Force) as well as the National Guard/Reserve. Recipients will be recognized at the American Legion Auxiliary National Convention and will be invited to attend the National Convention as guests of the Auxiliary.
Nomination Eligibility
An enlisted servicemember (pay grade E1-E9) currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Nomination Requirements
- The nominating person submits a narrative discussing the reason for the nomination
- A picture of the servicemember (preferably official Department of Defense photograph)
- Endorsement from a member of their command group must be included
- The nominating form, along with all supporting documentation, must be completed and submitted by June 1 at 5 PM EDT (Please use the online submittal form)
The servicemember will be invited to speak to the general assembly of the American Legion Auxiliary National Convention as a guest of the American Legion Auxiliary. If operational requirements prevent the servicemember’s attendance at National Convention then other arrangements for their presentation to the general assembly will be made.
(Courtesy National Auxiliary website)
