Eligibility
Eligibility
Membership eligibility in The American Legion is based upon honorable service with the U.S. Armed Forces. To be eligible, a veteran must have served during war time. The following dates apply:
| War Era | Dates |
| World War I | April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918 |
| World War II | December 7,1941 - December 31, 1946 |
| Korea | June 25, 1950 - January 31,1955 |
| Vietnam | February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975 |
| Grenada/Lebanon | August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984 |
| Panama | December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990 |
| Desert Shield/Desert Storm | August 2, 1990 - Present |