Eligibility Requirements for American Legion Membership
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. National Guard and Reservists having been Federally activated (including basic training) during these same war eras also meet the eligibility requirements. A legible DD214 may be requested to validate membership eligibility. By purchasing membership through this site the member is stating that they are eligible for membership within The American Legion.
 

• Aug. 2, 1990 to today (Gulf War / War On Terrorism)

• Dec. 20, 1989 to Jan. 31, 1990 (Panama)

• Aug. 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon / Grenada)

• Feb. 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)

• June 25, 1950 to Jan. 31, 1955 (Korean War)

• Dec. 7, 1941 to Dec. 31, 1946 (World War II)

• April 6, 1917 to Nov. 11, 1918 (World War I)