Membership

Requirements for membership to the American Legion:

 

  • Completed American Legion Application  American Legion Membership
  • Letter of Seperation or DD214 Discharge
  • Membership Dues of $40.00
Make checks payable to American Legion Post 39
Do Not Send Cash

 

  • See eligibility dates below:

 

WWIApril 16, 1917November 11, 1918
WWIIDecember 7, 1941December 31, 1946
Korean WarJune 25, 1950January 31, 1955
Vietnam WarFebruary 25, 1961May 7, 1975
Lebanon / GrenadaAugust 24, 1982July 31, 1984
Operation Just CauseDecember 20, 1989January 31, 1990
Operation Desert ShieldAugust 2, 1990***
Operation Desert Storm***

 

* 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 goverment of the United States.
Must have served at least one day of active duty during one of the dates shown above and honorably disharged or still serving honorably.