Americanism - This program is all about promoting patriotism. Members foster love of America by teaching young people and new citizens about our heritage. Each year, Auxiliary members present flags to schools and civic clubs, hold essay contests in schools, participate in parades and other displays on holidays, hold POW/MIA awareness ceremonies, get out the vote programs, patriotic parades, citizenship classes, etc. 

2023 National Convention Presentation

• Americanism Ambassador-PDF

Award Forms

• Americanism Auxiliary Award No. 1

Flag Education

• Flag Education for Kids
• Flag Etiquette at Parades
• Flag Exchange Card-Fillable

POW/MIA Recognition

• Missing Man Ceremony

Promote Patriotism

• America's Patriotic Days
• Patriotic-Appreciation Citation 1-Fillable
• Patriotic-Appreciation Citation 2-Fillable
• Respect for Flag Citation Sports 1-Fillable
• Respect for the Flag Citation Sports 2-Fillable
• Respect for the Flag letter to Schools
• The National Anthem & Pledge Bookmarks 1
• The National Anthem & Pledge Bookmarks 2
• Understanding VFW Auxiliary Traditions PDF
• Understanding VFW Auxiliary Traditions Video