Membership Eligibility Periods

World War I April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
World War II December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946
Korea War June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955
Vietnam Era December 22, 1961 - May 7, 1975
Lebanon/Grenada August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984
Panama (Just Cause) December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990
Persian Gulf August 2, 1990 - Until Closed by Congress

U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from Dec. 7, 1941 to Aug. 16, 1945

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 call Post 364 - (703) 494-4304.

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