Membership and Benefits

Legion Membership Eligibility

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!

If you have served federal active duty in the armed forces during any of the war eras listed below, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!

*2 Aug 1990 to today (Operation Desert Shield/Storm)

20 Dec 1989 to 31 Jan 1990 (Operation Just Cause - Panama)

24 Aug 1982 to 31 Jul 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada)

28 Feb 1961 to 7 May 1975 (Vietnam War)

25 Jun 1950 to 31 Jan 1955 (Korean War)

7 Dec 1941 to 31 Dec 1946 (World War II)

6 Apr 1917 to 11 Nov 1918 (World War I)

*Because eligibility dates remain open, all members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.

U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from 7 Dec 1941 to 16 Aug 1945.

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!"

To take advantage of your eligibility, send a email, by clicking on the mailbox below or contact any Post Officer. Also, take a look at some of the Member Benefits you will receive by joining The American Legion.