To join the American Legion, you must have served at least one day on ACTIVE DUTY during any of these periods of conflict:
- April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I)
- December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (World War II)
- June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War)
- February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
- August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada)
- December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Operation Just Cause - Panama)
- *August 2, 1990 to today (Operation Desert Shield/Storm/Iraqi Freedom)
A copy of your DD214 showing dates and character of service is required at application.
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