Eligibility Requirements:
American Legion (annual fee:$30)-
Membership eligibility in The American Legion is based on honorable federal active duty service with the U.S. Armed Forces during:

World War I- April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918

World War II- December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946

Korea- June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955

Vietnam- February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975

Lebanon/Grenada- August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984

Panama- December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990

Persian Gulf- August 2, 1990 to Present
American Legion Auxiliary (annual fee:$25)- Membership in the Auxiliary is now open to Legionnaires' wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, granddaughters and grandmothers.
Sons of the American Legion (annual fee:$20)-
Membership in the S.A.L. is open to all male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion.