Why Join The American Legion?
Click on above logo for why you should belong.
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 Iraq, Afghanistan or Vietnam, 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.
The American Legion is the place for you to help your buddy and for your buddy to help you. Founded in 1919, it is the largest veteran's organization in the United States with over 3 million members.
We are veterans just like you. We care about America,our fellow veterans. our families and our children. As a member of our Post we continue to serve our God, our Country and our Community. Your Post needs you now.
Our Legionnaires participate in many community activities such as parades, memorials, dedications, etc.
We have a funeral honor guard detail ready, willing and able at the family's request. Our funeral detail is available to all veterans. When requested, we are also available to help other veteran organizations with their memorials.
We sponsor local students to participate in Boy State, sponsor scholarships to better educate our children.
AMERICA NEEDS YOU - JOIN NOW
Membership Requirements
New Membership and Transfers
Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following information to Post Membership Committee:
- Contact Our Post Adjutant at office 815-436-9231
- Provide a copy of your DD214 discharge.
- Pay dues online at mylegion.org or send a check payable to American Legion Marne Post 13. Please, Do Not Send Cash.
Please see eligibility dates below. - Membership dues payment, if current year dues are not paid. If current dues are paid, please pay dues for next year's membership.
Membership Renewals
Visit legion.org and select membership then select renew. Renewal rates are $40.
After you renew membership on Legion.org, you can then register on MyLegion.org and find many good things there. Click on MyAccount and get the receipt for your renewal. Also, you can print a membership card (which eventually gets replaced with one signed by the Post Adjutant but is valid for membership ID). In addition, there are discounts listed for members which include a printable card for discounts at Office Depot along with their offer to enclose your membership card in a plastic laminate cover for free when you bring it to a store.
ELIGIBILITY DATES
Membership eligibility
If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
Because eligibility dates remain open, all active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.
U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
For any questions please contact our membership chairman, or stop at the Post.