Join Post 28

If you are on active duty today anywhere in the world or have served during any war eras, you are a veteran and eligible to become a member.

If you are the wife or daughter of a veteran, you are eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary. 

If you are the son of a veteran, you are eligible to join the Son's of the American Legion.

We are nearly 3 million strong. We care about America, veterans, their families, and our nation's youth. 

We provide a powerful voice in Washington dedicated to preserving the rights we've earned - and were promised - by service to our nation in uniform.

Requirements

To join the American Legion, you must have served honorably on active federal service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force, or Coast Guard during any of these periods of conflict:

• April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I)
• December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (World War II—includes certain Merchant Marine service)
• June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War)
• February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
• August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada)
• December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Operation Just Cause - Panama)
• August 2, 1990 to today (Operation Desert Shield/Storm/War on Terrorism)

A copy of your DD214 or other discharge paperwork showing dates and character of service is required at application.

Join Now!

Download and print the application, fill it out and bring it in to the post with the other required documents.