Can I join American Legion on line?

Prospective members also can sign up online. Visit www.legion.org/join and follow the easy prompts from there. This information will be processed by National Headquarters. Once processed, a membership card will be sent along with other new-member materials.

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Can anyone go to the legion?

Anyone can join the Legion. Legion members make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families. Do you need a DD 214 to join The American Legion? No. Per National Constitution and By-laws, no form or class of membership is authorized except regular active or paid up for life. I served my entire military career in the National Guard/Reserves, and only have a DD214 from my Active Duty for Training that I was in during one of the qualifying dates.

What's the difference between VFW and American Legion?

The American Legion accepts members of the Merchant Marines, whom were given Veteran Status in the 1980's. The VFW continues to NOT accept Merchant Marines for membership. The American Legion is far larger organization with more members and more resources. There are many more Legions than VFW's. What are the benefits of joining The American Legion? Why You Should Join

• Free Subscription to The American Legion Magazine.
• Benefits Assistance.
• Career Assistance.
• Comfort for the Recovering.
• Education Assistance.
• Family and Community Support.
• Financial Services.
• Homeless Veteran Outreach.

Can a great grandson join The American Legion?

No. Only males are eligible to join the Sons. Women who are veterans and are eligible to join The American Legion are welcome and encouraged to do so. Can National Guard join American Legion? A. Look on your Acceptance Certificate. If it lists your dates of military service, and if you served honorably, at least one day of active duty, you qualify for Legion membership. If you are still serving on active duty, in the Reserves or National Guard, you are also eligible to join.

Thereof, how do i join a local vfw?

You must be a veteran who has honorably served overseas in an area of foreign conflict in order to join the VFW. However, if you are not eligible for VFW membership but are the parent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, child or grandchild of a qualifying veteran, you can apply for membership in the VFW Auxiliary. People also ask how much does it cost to join the legion? You can join the Legion online at legion.ca/join. Online membership is $49.99 per year, and you do not have to be a Veteran to join. Any Canadian citizen or citizen of an Allied nation who is 18 years of age or older is welcome to become a member of the Legion!

Can males join The American Legion Auxiliary?

Join The American Legion Auxiliary Today!

NEW FOR 2020 MEMBERSHIP YEAR: Male spouses are now eligible to join the Auxiliary! Please review the eligibility requirements below to see if you qualify! Please note: Members who join online can only be placed into our state's “Headquarters Unit”.