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Become a Member
Whether you're a Veteran, spouse or family member of a Veteran, or you simply want to get involved; being a member has lots of benefits. Plus, you'll find friendships that last a lifetime.
Who can join?
You don't have to have served to become a member!
Becoming a member of The American Legion means supporting a mission that began in 1919. Volunteers, members, and officers are fighting daily for Veteran programs, rights, and raising funds for our Veterans.
Your membership helps continue this mission AND you do not need to have served to get involved. Check out the membership criteria below for SAL and Auxiliary!
Post Membership
Eligibility
All those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces during times of national crisis, regardless of place of service, are eligible to become a Post Member.
If you have served at least one day of active duty since December 7th of 1941 and have been honorably discharged, you can become a member of our Post.
Sons of the Legion
Eligibility
You must be one of the following:
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The male descendant (including stepsons and adopted sons) of a current member of The American Legion.
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The male descendant of a veteran who served from December 7, 1941 to today.
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The male descendant of a veteran who died after his/her honorable discharge from any service from December 7, 1941 to today.
Auxiliary
Eligibility
​You must be a grandparent, parent, sibling, spouse or direct or adopted descendant within two degrees of:
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A member of the American Legion.
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A man or woman who served between 4/6/1917 to 11/11/1918, or anytime after December 7, 1941.
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Of all men and women who died after honorable discharge or in the line of duty any time after December 7, 1941 or the periods mentioned above.
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A woman who is personally eligible for membership in The American Legion.
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ALA's new eligibility allows individuals to be members of both the Sons of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.