If you served, this is yours.

The door is wide. Read two lines, and you will know. Then join right here, from your phone, in the language you prefer. It takes a few minutes.

A sailor met by his wife, son and daughter on the pier at sunset (representative image)

Do you qualify? Almost certainly.

Since the LEGION Act of 2019, the two things below are essentially all it takes. Check them to see.

I served at least one day of active federal military duty on or after December 7, 1941 (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, or activated Guard or Reserve). I was discharged honorably, or I am serving right now.

Not sure about your situation? Apply anyway, or ask us first. The commander will confirm your eligibility personally.

Your DD-214 is encrypted the second it arrives and seen only by the post's reviewing officer. It is never public, never emailed, never shared. Read exactly how we handle it.

Tell us who you are.

Just enough for the post to reach you, and nothing it does not need.

Full legal name *

Email *

Phone *

So we can reach you the fastest way.

Mailing address *

Street, city, and ZIP. The post needs it to register your membership with the American Legion, and it is where your card is mailed.

Branch of service *

Years of service *

Service era *

The post needs this for your American Legion record. Fill in your years above and we will suggest it; change it if we guess wrong.

And your proof of service.

One document confirms it. It never leaves the post, encrypted the second it arrives.

Your DD-214 or orders *

Your DD-214, or active-duty orders if you are still serving. PDF or a clear photo. Up to 12 MB. Member Copy 4 is preferred because it shows your character of service, but if that is not the copy you have, send what you have and the post will work with it.

Black out your Social Security number first. The post does not need it and does not want it. A marker over the SSN on your copy is all it takes.

I will bring my DD-214 to a meeting instead. Join now and show your proof of service in person. The post holds your place, no file needed today.

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I confirm my service was honorable, the document is mine, and the post may contact me about my membership. I can ask for my data or its deletion any time.

A few minutes, and the post takes it from there. You will get a confirmation right away.

Welcome. Your application is in.

Your record is encrypted and waiting for the commander, who reviews every application personally. Your confirmation is on its way to your inbox.

Bring your DD-214 or orders to your first meeting and the post will finish your file then. Your confirmation, with what to bring, is on its way to your inbox.

If today is heavy, remember the crisis line is always open: call 988, then press 1.