Membership

Continue your service

Membership connects eligible veterans with fellowship, advocacy, benefits assistance, and meaningful opportunities to serve the community.

Membership eligibility

Veterans who served honorably during a federally recognized period of hostilities may be eligible. Submit the inquiry below and a Post volunteer will help verify eligibility and complete the official application.

American Legion Membership Application

NameDate of birthMailing addressPhone numberCityStateZIP codeEmail address

American Legion eligibility includes honorable service during April 6, 1917–November 11, 1918, or December 7, 1941 to the present, as defined by federal law. The Post will verify eligibility privately.

Gender

Male Female Prefer not to answer

Service era - check all that apply

Global War on Terror Gulf War Panama Lebanon/Grenada Vietnam Korea World War II World War I Other Conflict

Branch of service

U.S. Army U.S. Navy U.S. Air Force U.S. Marines U.S. Space Force U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marines (WWII only)

I certify that I meet American Legion service and honorable-service eligibility requirements.

Type your full legal name as your signatureDate

I consent to the Post securely storing this application and contacting me about it.

Do not submit Social Security numbers, financial information, medical records, or military discharge documents through this form.

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