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If you are on active duty today,
anywhere in the world, or have served during any eligible war eras, you
are a veteran and you're eligible to become a Legionnaire!
You've probably heard 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.
The American Legion is America's largest veterans organization. We're
fighting for higher active duty pay, future retired COLAs, better military
housing, assistance for veterans in finding jobs, and a superior health
care system proposed by the Legion called the GI Bill of Health which you
— and your family — can continue to use after separation or retirement.
I 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 15,000 local posts throughout America and abroad.
Just like you, we're "Still Serving America!"
Membership Eligibility Requirements for the American Legion
| April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 |
(World War I) |
| December 7, 1941 to December 31,
1946 |
(World War II)
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| June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 |
(Korean War) |
| February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 |
(Vietnam War) |
| August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 |
(Lebanon/Grenada) |
| December 20, 1989 to January 31,
1990 |
(Operation Just Cause - Panama)
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| August 2, 1990 to today |
(Operation Desert Shield/Storm)
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Membership Eligibility Requirements for the American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
- Are you under the age of 18? You can join as a Junior member.
Membership Eligibility Requirements for the Sons of the American Legion
- 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.
- 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.
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