Membership Requirements & Eligibility
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American Legion (Legionnaires) Eligibility
Membership in The American Legion is open to all honorable service members and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The LEGION Act (Current Law)
Under the federal LEGION Act (Let Everyone Get Involved In Opportunities for National Service Act), the eligibility criteria were expanded to honor all who served during periods of armed conflict. You are eligible if you have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7, 1941 to the present, and were either honorably discharged or continue to serve honorably.
Eligible Branches: U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, and Merchant Marine (eligible service December 7, 1941 to August 15, 1945).
How to Apply, Renew, or Transfer
- Proof of Service: Locate a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) showing an Honorable Discharge. Active duty personnel may present current military orders or valid active-duty credentials.
- Complete the Application: Fill out the official American Legion membership form (available at the post canteen or online via Legion.org).
- Post Transfers: If you are already a Legionnaire belonging to another post or the Department holding post (Post 208/400), bring your current membership card and fill out a 3-part Member Data Form (MDF) at Post 90 to execute your immediate transfer.
- Submit Dues: Bring your application, copy of your DD-214, and annual dues directly to the Post 90 canteen or mail them to our post address.
If you have misplaced your military discharge papers, you can request an official replacement copy online through the National Archives eVetRecs service at archives.gov or contact our Post Service Officer for guidance.
The Complete Post 90 Family
Spouses, children, grandchildren, and motorcycle riders are also eligible to join through our affiliate programs:
American Legion Auxiliary (ALA)
Open to grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of eligible veterans, as well as female veterans who qualify in their own right.
Meeting: 3rd Monday at 5:30 PMSons of The American Legion (SAL)
Open to all male descendants, adopted sons, and stepsons of veterans who are eligible for American Legion membership or who died in service/after honorable discharge.
Meeting: 2nd Monday at 7:00 PMAmerican Legion Riders (ALR)
Open to active members of the Legion, Auxiliary, or SAL in good standing who own a street-legal motorcycle (at least 350cc) and maintain valid motorcycle licensing/insurance.
Meeting: 1st Monday at 7:00 PMAnnual Dues & Membership Year
The Legion membership year runs on an annual basis. Early renewals ensure continuous membership credit and post canteen voting privileges.
Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover, Apple PayHave Questions About Joining?
Stop by our post home during canteen hours and speak with the bartender or Post Adjutant to pick up an application packet.