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American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Department of Pennsylvania's 2026 Convention was held at the Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel and Conference Center July 16-18, in Gettysburg, Pa. These American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) members are part of the largest Veterans Service Organization (VSO) in the world. Their mission being in the spirit of "Service, Not Self", the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) is to support the American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve and have served, by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, they advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security. The Department of Pennsylvania's American Legion Auxiliary is the largest American Legion Auxiliary in the world to date. Pictured, from left, are 2027 ALA Department President Karla Zaar; Vice President Donna Monfelt, Central Vice President Jody Forsythe; Centre, Lycoming and Clinton Council's Chaplain Linda Womeldorf; Paisley Smith, Vice President of ALA Department of PA's Juniors; Heather Smith, District President for Centre, Lycoming and Clinton Counties; Kendall Smith, Chaplain of the Department of PA's Juniors and Carol Wert Walker, current President of the Centre, Lycoming and Clinton Counties Council.