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WHY JOIN THE AMERICAN LEGION?
Do You Remember? Do you remember when your unit was under fire? You were scared. You didn't know whether you would ever get home again, see your family, your loved ones. And the only thing that you could count on in that instant was your buddy. And you knew he was counting on you too. Perhaps you were one of the lucky ones who never saw combat. Do you remember the tediousness of garrison life? Do you remember the interminable hurry up and wait? Do you remember the inane make-work projects you were ordered to do? But your buddy was always there along side you, making the wise-crack, helping you make it though each day, maybe even covering for you on occasion.
Your buddy still needs you!!!
Maybe your buddy is in one of the VA hospitals; his war wounds and/or time have taken its toll on his body. Maybe he or she is a young veteran, just discharged from service in the Middle East and is having difficulty finding a civilian job. Maybe your buddy is just an ordinary guy or gal like yourself, wanting to share stories and comradeship with someone who was in a similar situation.
Your buddy still needs you!!!
Do You Remember? Do you remember when your unit was under fire? You were scared. You didn't know whether you would ever get home again, see your family, your loved ones. And the only thing that you could count on in that instant was your buddy. And you knew he was counting on you too. Perhaps you were one of the lucky ones who never saw combat. Do you remember the tediousness of garrison life? Do you remember the interminable hurry up and wait? Do you remember the inane make-work projects you were ordered to do? But your buddy was always there along side you, making the wise-crack, helping you make it though each day, maybe even covering for you on occasion.
Your buddy still needs you!!!
Maybe your buddy is in one of the VA hospitals; his war wounds and/or time have taken its toll on his body. Maybe he or she is a young veteran, just discharged from service in the Middle East and is having difficulty finding a civilian job. Maybe your buddy is just an ordinary guy or gal like yourself, wanting to share stories and comradeship with someone who was in a similar situation.
Your buddy still needs you!!!
The American Legion is the nation’s largest, most influential, effective and dependable advocate of veteran affairs. Since 1919, Legionnaires have fought for the rights of servicemen and women. Today we stand as more than 2 million members nationwide with over 30,000 Legionnaires from The Department of Washington.
If you have served honorably since Dec. 7, 1941, or are on active duty, we encourage you to become a member of The Washington American Legion. We're veterans just like you who care about America, veterans and their families and our nation's youth. The Legion is a powerful voice in our nation's capitol dedicated to preserving the rights we've all earned - and were promised - by our service to the nation we love.
Fill out the application and bring it to our next meeting or contact us at: 360-775-1477
If you have served honorably since Dec. 7, 1941, or are on active duty, we encourage you to become a member of The Washington American Legion. We're veterans just like you who care about America, veterans and their families and our nation's youth. The Legion is a powerful voice in our nation's capitol dedicated to preserving the rights we've all earned - and were promised - by our service to the nation we love.
Fill out the application and bring it to our next meeting or contact us at: 360-775-1477
Veterans service records contact:
National Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
Phone: 866-272-6272
Online Request
DD214 Request Form to Mail
Military Personnel Records Website
National Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
Phone: 866-272-6272
Online Request
DD214 Request Form to Mail
Military Personnel Records Website
How to Join
For veterans who qualify, there are multiple ways to join The American Legion. The traditional way is to fill out a simple form, which can be given to a recruiter or any Legionnaire who will make sure that the rest of the process is in motion. Prospective members may also join online.
Here’s a look at both methods, each of which can be done in a matter of minutes:
Paper form. After a new member completes the application form, a Legion representative will sign it and take it to the local post. If a candidate is signed up at a post, he or she can receive the membership card on the spot or will be sent the new card shortly thereafter.
Regardless of where a recruit is signed up, the post adjutant or membership chairman will log his or her information and then transmit the form to the department headquarters. The department will forward the information to National Headquarters, usually within a week. At that time, the information will be logged into the national system.
Online form. Prospective members also can sign up online. Visit www.legion.org/join and follow the easy prompts from there. This information will be processed by National Headquarters. Once processed, a membership card will be sent along with other new-member materials.
Once a member, you also can save time, effort and postage by renewing your membership online, and you may choose to take advantage of the Automatic Renewal Program now available nationwide.
Members can simply go to www.legion.org/renew and click "Renew Now" to safely and conveniently pay their dues. Once a member enters the information requested, he or she can set the account for automatic annual renewal, as well as select the option to receive email renewal notices instead of notices through the mail. If the membership is current, he or she may still choose to sign up for automatic annual renewal and/or to receive renewal notices by email only. Automatic renewal can also be set up by calling the toll-free American Legion customer service line at (800) 433-3318.
Benefits of American Legion membership
Regardless of whether a member joins via pencil or computer, the membership benefits will include:
• Discounts: These practical, money-saving discounts for you and your family will easily save you many times the cost of your annual membership dues.
• Magazine: Our nation’s leaders speak directly to citizens on the pages of The American Legion Magazine. The monthly magazine features in-depth analysis, historical stories, Q&As with high-profile officials, news about veterans issues and much more.
• Voice on Capitol Hill: The American Legion is the nation’s most influential, effective and dependable advocate of veterans affairs, fighting for better active-duty pay, improved housing for active-duty families and helping to ensure that VA’s medical system is effectively serving those who served.
• VA benefit assistance: Your membership helps support department service officers nationwide who assist veterans in preparing service connected disability or pension claims and obtaining their full military health-care benefits through VA.
Here’s a look at both methods, each of which can be done in a matter of minutes:
Paper form. After a new member completes the application form, a Legion representative will sign it and take it to the local post. If a candidate is signed up at a post, he or she can receive the membership card on the spot or will be sent the new card shortly thereafter.
Regardless of where a recruit is signed up, the post adjutant or membership chairman will log his or her information and then transmit the form to the department headquarters. The department will forward the information to National Headquarters, usually within a week. At that time, the information will be logged into the national system.
Online form. Prospective members also can sign up online. Visit www.legion.org/join and follow the easy prompts from there. This information will be processed by National Headquarters. Once processed, a membership card will be sent along with other new-member materials.
Once a member, you also can save time, effort and postage by renewing your membership online, and you may choose to take advantage of the Automatic Renewal Program now available nationwide.
Members can simply go to www.legion.org/renew and click "Renew Now" to safely and conveniently pay their dues. Once a member enters the information requested, he or she can set the account for automatic annual renewal, as well as select the option to receive email renewal notices instead of notices through the mail. If the membership is current, he or she may still choose to sign up for automatic annual renewal and/or to receive renewal notices by email only. Automatic renewal can also be set up by calling the toll-free American Legion customer service line at (800) 433-3318.
Benefits of American Legion membership
Regardless of whether a member joins via pencil or computer, the membership benefits will include:
• Discounts: These practical, money-saving discounts for you and your family will easily save you many times the cost of your annual membership dues.
• Magazine: Our nation’s leaders speak directly to citizens on the pages of The American Legion Magazine. The monthly magazine features in-depth analysis, historical stories, Q&As with high-profile officials, news about veterans issues and much more.
• Voice on Capitol Hill: The American Legion is the nation’s most influential, effective and dependable advocate of veterans affairs, fighting for better active-duty pay, improved housing for active-duty families and helping to ensure that VA’s medical system is effectively serving those who served.
• VA benefit assistance: Your membership helps support department service officers nationwide who assist veterans in preparing service connected disability or pension claims and obtaining their full military health-care benefits through VA.
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