For god and country, the organization is associated for the following purposes:to uphold and defend the constitution of the united states of america; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a 100% americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state, and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify comradeship by devotion to mutual helpfulness. a facility is provided for the membership, and grants and memorials are paid out, in furtherance of its mission.