The American Legion Earl E. Mitchell Post 29

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN THE AMERICAN LEGION   

NEW MEMBERSHIP

Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following information to Post Membership Committee:

1. Complete American Legion Membership application by clicking on "APPLICATION".

Print two (2) completed copies.  Keep one copy for your records. Mail the other copy to the Post, together with your dues payment. (Dues amount on application).  Applications are also available at the Post.

2. COPY OF DD214 OR DISCHARGE

3. Membership Dues Payment (Amount Shown on Application). Make checks or money orders (DO NOT SEND CASH) payable to 

4. If the information is correct, membership will be approved and then a membership card will be mailed to you.

TRANSFERS

Veterans applying for transfers from your current Post to our Post must submit the following:

                                 a. Completed Member Data Form
                                 b. Copy of your DD214 or DISCHARGE
                                 c. Copy of Membership Card

6. To transfer to our Post from a different Post, please make sure that you are in good standing with the Post you are transferring from before you apply for the transfer. This makes the transfer easier and helps the Unit and Department process your paperwork easier and faster. If you have any questions or need help, please call the Post at (623) 937-3411 or email the Secretary at: secretarypost29@gmail.com

ELIGIBILITY DATES

Membership eligibility in the American Legion is based on honorable service with the U. S. Armed Forces

(April 6, 1917 -November 11, 1918) World War I
(December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946) World War II
(June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955) Korean War
(February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975) Vietnam War
(August 24, 1982 - July 31,1984) Lebanon/Grenada
(December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990) Operation Just Cause
(August 2, 1990 - Today)* Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm

Because eligibility dates remain open, all members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.

You must have served at least one day of active military duty during one of the dates below and honorably discharged or still serving honorably.

For any questions please contact our membership chairman, or stop at the Post.

Click on the "Application" menu button for an online application form.