Join The American Legion
If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!Â
*Because eligibility dates remain open, all active duty 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 December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
Join Sons of The American Legion
Eligibility Requirements:
All male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of veterans who died in Service during the two following war eras:
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
December 7, 1941 - current
Or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for Membership in the Sons of The American Legion.