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Eligibility Requirements

Membership in the American Legion is based on honorable federal active duty service with the U.S. Armed Forces between:

• 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 - Panama)
• *August 2, 1990 - Present (Operations Desert Shield/Storm; Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan; Iraqi Freedom)

* 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.

Join our Post...

If you are eligible, just:

1. Print and fill out a membership card and,
2. Bring us a copy of your DD Form 214 or other honorable discharge document.

If you are a member of the Department of Maryland, you have the opportunity of paying your dues online using your credit card. After completing your dues renewal, bring your receipt to the Post and ask for your membership card. Should you have difficulty with this process, please contact the Department Headquarters at (410) 752-1405.

Click this link to PAY YOUR DUES ONLINE