LEGION Act
With the LEGION Act signed into law, there are now only
two (2) war eras for eligibility to join
The American Legion:
April 6, 1917 thru November 11, 1918
December 7, 1941 thru a date to be determined
Per The American Legion National website, the change in
war eras was effective immediately as of the signing of the
act by President Trump on July 30
(The letter size application is fillable after you download it to your computer.)
Membership Impact Report
Each month, The American Legion produces a report that highlights
the impact that Posts have in their communities. Everything from
youth programs to communities assisted to Veteran claims processed.
In other words, information that could help in your recruiting efforts.
To view and download the latest report, click here.
National Membership webpage
National has created a new page on their website. The "Membership" page
has various information aimed at helping you with your recruiting and retention
efforts. Everything from why a Veteran should join our organization to videos that
will give you tips to help you with your efforts. To go to the page, click here.