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We invite you to join with us now. Membership brings an impressive array of benefits. The American Legion is always there for you and your family — in Washington and in nearly 15,000 local posts throughout America and abroad. Just like you, we're "Still Serving America!"
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Eligibility Information
If you have served on 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!
August 2, 1990 to today
(Gulf War / War on Terrorism)
(Gulf War / War on Terrorism)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.
December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Panama)
August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada)
February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War)
December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (World War II)
U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from Dec. 7, 1941 to Aug. 16, 1945.April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I)
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How to Apply
Once you have determined your eligibility for membership in The American Legion and decided that you would like to join with us, click here for a membership application.
This page was last updated: December 23, 2011
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