WHO WE ARE

Patriotism and veterans advocacy are so important to the American Legion Auxiliary that for a century, we’ve been serving, educating, and giving to America’s finest—our military. We answer the call of Service Not Self. We are the male and female spouses, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion. Some of us are veterans ourselves.

We are the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA). And we make a difference. You’ll find us in nearly 8,000 local communities in the USA and in foreign countries. Founded in 1919 during the first National Convention of The American Legion, the ALA has grown to be one of the largest veterans' support organizations. And we’d love for you to be part of our mission outreach.
 

COME SEE WHAT WE’RE ABOUT!
If you value patriotism, responsible citizenship, volunteerism, and advocacy for veterans, the military, and their families, you will feel right at home in the American Legion Auxiliary. You can educate school children about our nation’s flag, assemble care packages to send to our troops, or volunteer at your local VA medical center. As a member of a local Auxiliary unit, you’ll have a ready-made support system and many hands-on opportunities to serve the ALA mission. In addition to your annual membership dues, there are many ways to participate in making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Membership in The American Legion Auxiliary is limited to the:
(1) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion; and
(2) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918 and any time after December 7, 1941 who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge;
(3) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941 who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and
(4) to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion.*

* A woman who is eligible for American Legion membership is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of The American Legion. However, eligibility of her female relatives (sister, mother, direct descendants) and/or spouse depends upon her membership in The American Legion.

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HOW TO JOIN (NEW MEMBERS)

Step 1. Fill in the below form, and then click the red 'Send' button.

Step 2. Click on the red 'Pay Now' button to pay Post 416's annual dues of $31. Dues are payable annually for each calendar year (Jan 1 - Dec 31). Someone from Post 416 will contact you to verify eligibility before processing membership. Membership will not be finalized until both steps are completed.

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HOW TO RENEW (EXISTING MEMBERS)

Click on the red 'Pay Now' button to pay Post 416's annual dues of $31. Dues are payable annually for each calendar year (Jan 1 - Dec 31).