The American Legion is an organization of veterans serving veterans, their families and communities. The Legion serves as the veteran's voice in Washington, fighting for the benefits and rights of those who served our country in the armed forces.
Membership eligibility is based upon dates set forth by Congress.
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization. A community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3 million members -- men and women -- in nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide.
BECOME A LEGIONNAIRE IN POST 56
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CLICK HERE to view and print an application.If you do not qualify because you are not a veteran or you did not serve during the prescribed dates, but one of your male ancestors (father, grandfather, etc.) did, you may be eligible to become a member of:
THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
The Sons of The American Legion was created in 1932 as an organization within The American Legion. The SAL. is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military and became eligible for membership in The American Legion. Together, members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion make up what is known as The Legion Family. All three organizations place high importance on preserving our American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation's children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most importantly, teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship.
CLICK HERE to view and print an application to the SAL.
THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
- A woman who is eligible for membership in The American Legion is also eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary.
- The mother, wife, daughter, sister, grand-daughter, great-grand-daughter, or grandmother of members of The American Legion, and deceased veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the listed war eras is also eligible.
- Step relatives are also eligible.
If you meet our eligibility requirements:
Please CLICK HERE to print an application.
Please CLICK HERE to complete our online application.Are you under the age of 18? You can join as a Junior member. See what is available when you CLICK HERE.
POST/SQUADRON/UNIT MEETINGS
General Membership
Meetings
The 2nd Thursday of each month,
6:30 PM [except for special events],
Veterans Memorial Hall, Carson City,
at the corner of Curry and 2nd Street
Executive Board
Meetings
The 2nd Wednesday after the
Membership Meeting of each month, 6:00 PM,
Veterans Memorial Hall, Carson City,
at the corner of Curry and 2nd Street.
All members are invited to attend.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 2848
Carson City, NV 89702
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This page last updated: 24 February 2010
