Why I Joined

Membership eligibility in the American Legion is based on honorable service with the U.S. Armed Forces. Candidates must have served at least one day of active military duty during one of the dates below with an honorable discharged or still serving honorably.

• (December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946) World War II
• (June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955) Korean War
• (February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975) Vietnam War
• (August 24, 1982 - July 31,1984) Lebanon/Grenada
• (December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990) Operation Just Cause
• (August 2, 1990 - Today) Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Global War on Terrorism

Because eligibility dates remain open, all 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.

Eligible Veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following to the Post Membership Committee: 

1. Complete American Legion Membership application by clicking on "APPLICATION" button.

• 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.)

2. Copy of DD214 Discharge

3. Membership Dues Payment. Submit a check for $55 made out to Post 54. DO NOT SEND CASH!

If the information provided in the application is correct and complete, membership will be approved and then a membership card will be mailed to you.

Email Membership Committee Representative