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Eligibility Requirements for American Legion Membership
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.
To be eligible to join the American Legion, you must have served at least one day of active military duty during the dates marked above and been honorably discharged or be still serving honorably.
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!
Requests for military service records can be made here at www.archives.gov