The American Legion was
chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic,
mutual-help, war-time veterans organization. A
community-service organization which now numbers nearly
3 million members -- men and women -- in nearly 15,000
American Legion Posts worldwide. These Posts are
organized into 55 Departments -- one each for the 50
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France,
Mexico, and the Philippines.
If you are on active duty today,
serving honorably, anywhere in the world, or have served
honorably during any eligible war eras, you can become a
member of The American Legion!
We're veterans just like
you, nearly 3 million strong, who care about America,
veterans and their families and our nation's youth. The
Legion is a powerful voice in Washington dedicated to
preserving the rights we've all earned - and were
promised - by service to our nation in
uniform.
We invite you to join us
now. Membership brings an impressive array of benefits.
The American Legion is always there for you and your
family - in Washington and nearly 14,000 local Posts
throughout America and abroad. Just like you, we're
"Still Serving America!"
Additional information on
membership can be obtained by contacting the Membership
Chairman.
Membership Eligibility
Requirements
World War I April 6, 1917 -
November 11, 1918
World War II December 7,
1941 - December 31, 1946
Korean War June 25, 1950 -
January 31, 1955
Vietnam Era February 28,
1961 - May 7, 1975
Lebanon/Grenada August 24,
1982 - July 31, 1984
Panama December 20, 1989 -
January 31, 1990
Persian Gulf August 2, 1990 - (this eligibility
period remains
open)
There are three ways to join, online, by
mail or in-person.
To join on-line select the button below
and you will be taken to a secure PayPal site to
complete your transaction. Be sure to note you dates of
Service and your Branch of Service in the notes to
seller section.
All applications
subject to verification of
eligibility.
Legion Dues $25
Download
and Mail your application to: American Legion Post 295,
PO Box 690, Germantown, MD 20875
In person contact the Post Commander
Follow this link to be Paid-Up-For-Life,
Pay the $25 rate. Email the Commander with any
questions.
The Sons of The
American Legion was created in 1932 as an organization
within The American Legion. The S.A.L. is made up of
boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents
served in the United States military and became eligible
for membership in The American Legion. Together, members
of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary
and the Sons of The American Legion make up what is
known as The Legion Family. All three organizations
place high importance on preserving our American
traditions and values, improving the quality of life for
our nation's children, caring for veterans and their
families, and perhaps most importantly, teaching the
fundamentals of good citizenship.
Not everyone
is eligible to become a member of the Sons of The
American Legion. There are specific membership
requirements.
To be
eligible, you must be a male descendant (includes
stepsons and adopted sons) of a member of The American
Legion.
You would
also be eligible to join the Sons of The American Legion
if you are the male descendant (stepsons and adopted
sons included) of a veteran who died in service during
World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam
War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, or the Persian Gulf War
(see
specific time periods for service during these
conflicts).
You would
also be eligible to join the Sons of The American Legion
if you are the male descendant (stepsons and adopted
sons included) of a veteran who died subsequent to his
or her honorable discharge from service in World War I,
World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon,
Grenada, Panama, or the Persian Gulf War (the same eligibility periods apply as
above).
If you
need help obtaining the records to prove your
eleigibility visit The National Personnel Records Center,
Military Personnel Records. It is the repository of
millions of military personnel, health, and medical
records of discharged and deceased veterans of all
services during the 20th century. Information from the
records is made available upon written request (with
signature and date) to the extent allowed by law.
Contact
the Sons of The American Legion Squadron nearest you to
obtain the necessary membership application form. Please
click here to print an
application.
Sons of the
American Legion
Attn:
Membership
PO Box
690
Germantown, MD
20875
Or select the
link below and provide the required information in the
note box to join online. All applications subject to
verification of eligibility.
SAL
Dues $20
Active Duty
Service Eligibility Dates for Membership in The
American Legion (note: potential S.A.L. members
should use these dates to determine if their parents or
grandparents are/were eligible for membership in The
American Legion)
World War I April 6, 1917 -
November 11, 1918
World War II December 7, 1941
- December 31, 1946
Korean War June 25, 1950 -
January 31, 1955
Vietnam Era February 28, 1961
- May 7, 1975
Lebanon/Grenada August 24,
1982 - July 31, 1984
Panama December 20, 1989 -
January 31, 1990
Persian Gulf August 2, 1990 - (this eligibility
period remains
open)
A woman who is eligible for
membership in The American Legion is also eligible to join
the American Legion Auxiliary.
The mother, wife, daughter,
sister, grand-daughter, great-grand-daughter, or grandmother
of members of The American Legion, and deceased veterans who
served in the United States Armed Forces during the listed
war eras.
Step relatives are also
eligible.
If you meet our eligibility requirements:
Please
click here to print an application.
Are you under the age of 18? You can join as a Junior
member. See what is available when you
>
click here.
Or
select the link below and provide the required information in the note box to
join online. All applications subject to verification of eligibility.
Auxiliary Dues $15
Discounts/Benefits
Junior and Senior members of the American Legion
Auxiliary whose dues are current are eligible for all
the benefits listed. Benefits are subject to be changed
and/or discontinued at any time. Please note that
certain benefits may not be available in all areas and
at all times.
Note: Once a Junior member turns 18 (becomes a Senior
member), she will receive HomeFront magazine
and marketing mailings from National Headquarters.
