legion

The American Legion

"For God and Country"

Est. 1919

World War I

52 State Depts

legion Locations Nationwide

52 State Departments • 8,806 Local Posts

Headquarters

State Departments

Local Posts

About The American Legion

The The American Legion is one of the nation’s largest and most influential congressionally chartered veterans service organizations, founded in 1919 by veterans of World War I. The organization is dedicated to strengthening the nation through programs focused on veterans, military families, youth, and communities while upholding the values of service, patriotism, and mutual helpfulness.

Who the Organization Represents

The American Legion represents U.S. military veterans who served honorably during designated periods of war or hostilities, as well as eligible family members through affiliated programs. Through its nationwide network of Posts, Departments, and national leadership, the Legion provides advocacy, camaraderie, and direct support to veterans and their communities.

What the Organization Does

Advocates for veterans’ benefits, healthcare, and legislative priorities at the local, state, and national levels
Provides accredited assistance with VA claims and benefits
Supports military families, youth programs, and community initiatives
Promotes patriotism, national security, and remembrance activities
Operates a nationwide network of local Posts serving as community centers

Where the Organization Operates

The American Legion operates through a national headquarters, state-level Departments, and thousands of local Posts across the United States and abroad. Local American Legion Posts serve as the primary point of engagement for members and their communities.

Member Eligibility Requirements

Membership in The American Legion is based on verified military service during congressionally defined periods of war or hostilities.

Applicants must have served honorably in the United States Armed Forces.
Service must have occurred during a recognized period of war or conflict as defined by The American Legion.
Applicants must provide acceptable proof of service, such as a DD Form 214 or other official military documentation.
U.S. citizens and certain non-citizens who served under qualifying conditions may be eligible.
Final determination of eligibility is made in accordance with The American Legion Constitution and Bylaws and verified at the Post level.

How Membership Is Structured

Membership is administered through local American Legion Posts, which are organized under state-level Departments and the national organization. Members may participate in Post meetings, community service projects, advocacy initiatives, commemorative events, and organizational leadership.

State Departments

52 States

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The American Legion

legion Locations Nationwide

About The American Legion

Who the Organization Represents

What the Organization Does

Where the Organization Operates

Member Eligibility Requirements

How Membership Is Structured

State Departments

The Alaska Department of the American Legion

The American Legion Department of Alabama

The American Legion Department of Arkansas

American Legion Department of Arizona

American Legion Department of Connecticut

The American Legion Department of Delaware

American Legion Department of Georgia

The American Legion of Iowa

The American Legion Idaho Department

American Legion Department of Illinois

The American Legion Department of Indiana

American Legion Department of North Dakota

American Legion Department of New Mexico

American Legion Department of Pennsylvania

American Legion Department of South Dakota

American Legion Department of Washington

American Legion Local Posts

California American Legion

Department of Colorado American Legion

District of Columbia American Legion Department

Florida American Legion Department

Department of Hawaii American Legion

Kansas Department of The American Legion

Kentucky American Legion

Louisiana American Legion Department

The American Legion Department of Massachusetts

The American Legion Department of Maryland

Maine American Legion

The American Legion Department of Michigan

The American Legion Department of Minnesota

The American Legion Department of Missouri

Department of Mississippi American Legion

Montana American Legion Department

The American Legion Department of North Carolina

The American Legion Department of Nebraska

The American Legion Department of New Hampshire

The American Legion Department of NJ

The American Legion Department of Nevada

The American Legion Department of New York

The American Legion Department of Ohio

The American Legion Department of Oklahoma

The American Legion Department of Oregon

Rhode Island American Legion

The American Legion Department of South Carolina

The American Legion Department of Tennessee

The American Legion Department of Texas

The American Legion Department of Utah

The American Legion Department of Virginia

Vermont American Legion

The American Legion Department of Wisconsin

The American Legion Department of West Virginia

Wyoming American Legion