 For over 100 years, the American Legion has been strengthening communities by providing life-saving help to our veterans and neighbors during our nation's toughest times. We are the American Legion, veterans strengthening America. To learn how you can help, visit legion.org. When I was younger, I may have did some stupid things, even committed some crimes, but I am not a criminal. I worked for youth advocate programs, yeah. I was Tumani's advocate, helping him stay out of jail, stay in the neighborhood, and get a job.