National Security Program Engagement Plan

Get Involved

Purpose: The purpose of the National Security Committee is to promote a strong national defense. Standing Rule #7, Core National Standing Committees

• Support active-duty military families by working with an installation Family Readiness Group (FRG).
  • To locate the nearest family support group regardless of branch of service, please click here.
  • Remember that even if you aren’t near a military installation, there are still servicemembers and their families in your neighborhood with active-duty military recruiters, National Guard, and reservists. Use Military OneSource’s find-your-installation link for local information
  • Don’t forget the military recruiters who live in your community! They are present in communities across the country. Stop by your local recruiting station and introduce yourself and ask what needs their personnel and families may have that you and your unit can assist with.

Raise awareness of POW/MIAs and the work being performed by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) in the search for missing personnel.

• https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/POW-MIA/
• Host events in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day on the third Friday in September.
  • https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaFamWebPosters
• Post a POW/MIA flag at every meeting or event.

Remember to support those families whose servicemembers made the ultimate sacrifice.

• Work with like-minded organizations to support the families of servicemembers who died during service to our country:
  • American Gold Star Mothers
  • American Gold Star Families
  • Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
• Utilize Military OneSource resources to assist those you know in need.

Support and enhance American Legion Family and partner initiatives that strive to improve the Quality of Life (QoL) of our servicemembers and their families through the Base Assessment and Servicemember Experience (BASE) Program.

• Work with your Legion post by supporting their current efforts within the BASE program.
• Collaborate with other like-minded organizations that also support servicemembers and their families:
  • ASYMCA
    Donate to or volunteer at local Armed Services YMCA food pantries which support servicemembers and their families.
  • Blue Star Families
    Blue Star Welcome Week — Supporters
  • USO
    Volunteer with your local USO.
  • Quilts of Valor Foundation
    Award a Quilt of Valor — quilts = comfort and healing
  • Taking Care of Our People (defense.gov)

Deadlines/Important Dates

• Year-end reports — May 15: Department chairmen reports due via email to division chairmen with a copy to national chairman.
• Department and Unit Award Nomination Form Completed and Submitted: June 1.
• Salute to Servicemembers Award Deadline: June 1.