About

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at nearly 2 million in more than 13,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines.​

 

Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth.

Our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families.

Preamble to the Constitution

FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

• To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America;

• To maintain law and order;

• To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism;

• To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all wars;

• To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation;

• To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses;

• To make right the master of might;

• To promote peace and goodwill on earth;

• To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy;

• To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Join the Legion

If you are currently on active duty, serving the United States honorably, anywhere in the world, or have served honorably during any of the following eligible war eras, we invite you to become a member of The American Legion.

• April 6, 1917 to Nov. 11, 1918 (World War I)

• Dec 7, 1941 to present

• US Merchant Marines eligibility – Dec 7, 1941 to Dec 31, 1946 (WWII)

• Service during a qualifying war era must be concluded by a separation under Honorable conditions. A copy of your DD 214 or other proof of discharge must be provided to confirm the service era and condition of separation.

• Stop by the canteen and fill out an application locally.