Eligibility

 

The American Legion is the nation’s largest, most influential, effective and dependable advocate of veteran affairs. Since 1919, Legionnaires have fought for the rights of servicemen and women. Today we stand 2.7 million members Nationwide and have over 130,000 Legionnaires from The Department of Florida.

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If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving – you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!

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*Because eligibility dates remain open, all active-duty 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.

**U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946 (WWII).

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If you would like to be apart of one of the nation's largest veteran's organization.  Submit your application today for membership. Once your application has been reviewed and approved you will receive your acceptance notification from the Post Adjutant. 

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Start your application today: Membership Application

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