To be eligible for membership in the American legion, you must have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving.

                Because eligibility dates remain open, all

active duty 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.