Eligibility for Legion, Auxiliary and Sons
The American Legion:
If you have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7, 1941 and were honorably discharged,or you are currently serving on active duty honorably, you are eligible for membership in The American Legion.
Reach more Membership FAQs at: https://www.legion.org/faq, to include:
Q: I’m currently in the National Guard/Reserve. My unit was activated under Title 10 orders during a qualifying time period. Am I eligible?
A: Yes, you are a veteran. Title 10 orders are issued by the Secretary of Defense and therefore are federal orders.
The American Legion Auxiliary:
- Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct or adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion.
- Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct or adopted female descendants of all men and women who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918 and any time after December 7, 1941 who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge;
- Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct or adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941 who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and
- to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion. *
* A woman who is eligible for American Legion membership is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of The American Legion. However, eligibility of her female relatives (sister, mother, direct descendants) and/or spouse depends upon her membership in The American Legion.
The Sons of the American Legion:
All male descendants, adopted sons, and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male decendants of veterans who died in service during the period April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918, or any time from December 7, 1941, to date, who served honorably, as set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The American Legion, or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of The American Legion.
Questions? See Donelle Saunders, Donna Callahan-Pittman, or any Officer and we’ll help you!
If you served on Federal Active Duty in any branch of service during one of the eligibility periods and have been honorably discharged or still serving and desire to become a member of the American Legion please visit us at Post 364 or call (703) 494-4304.