For nearly 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.
Vision Statement
The vision of the American Legion
Auxiliary is to support The American Legion
while becoming the premier service organization and
foundation of every community
providing support for our veterans, our military, and
their families by shaping a positive future
in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and
security.
Completed Events: Photographic and Historical Record
of American Legion Auxilirary Unit 110
American Legion Auxiliary, Virginia Department, awarded the 'Youth Hero Award' to Vada Carawan on March 26, 2025 in Virginia Beach, VA. Making the presentation of a certificate and medal was Tonya Jones, President of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 110. Vada Carawan was sited for her quick action when her father was having a health emergency. She applied CPR chest compressions to her dad while on the phone with the 911 dispatcher. With the help of paramedics, who quickly arrived, her dad's heart was beating again. What's incredible is that 11 days prior to this incident, she had learned CPR procedures at her Girl Scout meeting. In the photograph (l to r) are Jesse Basso, Cyndi Fisher, Debbie Castrinos, Vada Carawan, Tonya Jones, Dale Smith and Mary Kinkin. (Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.)
Joseph T. Mahachek, Jr., Volunteer Location Coordinator for Wreaths Across America, (center), presented Letters of Appreciation to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 110 President Tonya Jones (right) and Secretary Alicia Baqueroalvarez (left) at the SSgt Robert C. Melberg, U.S. Army, American Legion Post 110 monthly meeting held on February 26, 2025 in Virginia Beach, VA. Mahachek praised Baqueroalvarez and Jones for their participation in the laying of wreaths on military veterans graves along with the ceremonial wreath of the United States Space Force during ceremonies held at Princess Anne Memorial Cemetery, Virginia Beach, VA, on December 14, 2024. (Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.)
The first 'Wreaths Across America' Ceremony held in Virginia Beach, VA was conducted on December 14, 2024 at the Princess Anne Memorial Park. Laying wreaths on the graves of military veterans were many volunteers including (shown here R to L); two unnamed Marines in dress uniform, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 110 President Tonya Jones and Secretary Alicia Baqueroalvarez plus an unnamed civilian. (Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.)
