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American Legion
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Virginia |
"Still Serving America" is the motto of The American Legion. Veterans who continue their service to America by still serving their communities. Veterans whose involvement in the community creates and supports the feeling of camaraderie which makes The American Legion the nation's largest and the most respected organization of wartime veterans. |
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* Updated Friday, 28 August 2015 2:16 PM -0400
We associate ourselves together for the following purposes: to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order, to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the great wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. If you have served federal active duty in the armed forces during any of the war eras listed below, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving — you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
Proof of eligibility may be verified by presenting any of the following documents:
If you do not have a copy of your DD214 or other Discharge documents, duplicate copies may be obtained by contacting:
Specify that a duplicate separation document or discharge is needed. The veteran's full name should be printed or typed so that it can be read clearly; the request must also contain the signature of the veteran. Include branch of service, service number or Social Security number and exact or approximate date and years of service.
Click here for Standard Form 180 - Request Pertaining to Military Records
To apply for membership, a standard Application must be completed. This form is available at Post 162.
You may present in person the above documents plus $35 Annual Membership fee to Post 162 at the address above. Your application will be reviewed and presented to the general membership for acceptance at the next regularly scheduled Post General Meeting. Note: Your membership fee will increase to $40 on 1 January 2016. Please renew your membership now!
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