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WHY JOIN THE AMERICAN LEGION?
Do You Remember?
Do you remember when your unit was under fire? You were scared. You didn't know whether you would ever get home again, see your family, your loved ones. And the only thing that you could count on in that instant was your buddy. And you knew he was counting on you too.
Perhaps you were one of the lucky ones who never saw combat. Do you remember the tediousness of garrison life? Do you remember the interminable hurry up and wait? Do you remember the inane make-work projects you were ordered to do? But your buddy was always there along side you, making the wise-crack, helping you make it though each day, maybe even covering for you on occasion.
Your buddy still needs you!!!
Maybe your buddy is in one of the VA hospitals; his war wounds and/or time have taken its toll on his body. Maybe he or she is a young veteran, just discharged from service in the Gulf War or Bosnia or Afganistan and is having difficulty finding a civilian job. Maybe your buddy is just an ordinary guy or gal like yourself, wanting to share stories and comradeship with someone who was in a similar situation.
Your buddy still needs you!!!
The American Legion is the place for you to help your buddy and for your buddy to help you. Founded in 1918, it is the largest veteran's organization in the United States with over 3 million members.
Your buddy still needs you!!!
We are veterans just like you. We care about America,our fellow veterans. our families and our children. As a member of our Post we continue to serve our God, our Country and our Community. Our Post needs you now.
Our Legionnaires participate in many community activities such as parades, memorials, dedications, etc.
We have a funeral honor guard detail ready, willing and able at the family's request. Our funeral detail is available to all veterans. When requested, we are also available to help other veteran organizations with their memorials.
We sponsor local students to participate in Boy State and sponsor scholarships to better educate our children.
Our Post needs you now. AMERICA NEEDS YOU - JOIN NOW
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Membership Requirements
If you are currently on active duty, serving the United States honorably, anywhere in the world, or have served honorably during any of the following eligible war eras, we invite you to become a member of The American Legion.
** Please see eligibility dates below.
Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following information:
1. Complete the American Legion Membership application by clicking on the "APPLICATION" link below.
2. Print two (2) completed copies. Keep one copy for your records. Mail the other copy to above address, together with your dues payment. (Dues amount on application). Applications are also available at the Post.)
3. COPY OF DD214 OR DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE
4. Membership Dues Payment. (Amount Shown on Application). Make checks payable to "American Legion Post 419". DO NOT SEND CASH.
5. If the information is acceptable, membership will be approved and a membership card will be mailed to you.
Veterans applying for transfers from your current Post to Post 419 must submit the following:
1. Completed Member Data Form. (click to go to Application section on this page)
2. COPY OF DD214 OR DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE
3. COPY OF MEMBERSHIP CARD
4. Membership dues payment, if current year dues are not paid. If current dues are paid, please pay dues for next year's membership.
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ELIGIBILITY DATES
Eligibility for membership in the American Legion is based on honorable service with the U. S. Armed Forces between these dates:
• April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918 (World War I)
• Dec. 7, 1941 - Aug. 15, 1945 Merchant Marines (only eligibility)
• Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946 (World War II) June 25, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955 (Korean War)
• Feb. 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
• Aug. 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada)
• Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990 (Panama)
• Aug. 2, 1990 to today (Gulf War/War on Terrorism)
Because eligibility dates are open, all active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time. This will continue until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.
The applicant must have served at least one day of active military duty during one of the eligibility dates above and been honorably discharged or still serving honorably.
For any questions please contact the 1st Vice Commander of Post 419 or stop by the Post.
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APPLICATION
The American Legion application for membersip is available online and as a PDF document. To view the PDF document, you must have the free Acrobat viewer. (Click here to get the viewer.)
(Click here to see a printable application. - [.pdf])
(Click here for an online application.)
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