The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces during any of the war eras listed below, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving — you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
| *AUGUST 2, 1990 TO TODAY | (PERSIAN GULF/ WAR ON TERRORISM) |
| DECEMBER 20, 1989 TO JANUARY 31, 1990 | (OPERATION JUST CAUSE – PANAMA) |
| AUGUST 24, 1982 TO JULY 31, 1984 | (LEBANON/GRENADA) |
| FEBRUARY 28, 1961 TO MAY 7, 1975 | (VIETNAM) |
| JUNE 25, 1950 TO JANUARY 31, 1955 | (KOREA) |
| DECEMBER 7, 1941 TO DECEMBER 31, 1946 | (WORLD WAR II) |
| APRIL 6, 1917 TO NOVEMBER 11, 1918 | (WORLD WAR I) |