BECOME A MEMBER
Eligibility Requirements for American Legion Membership
Congress and the White House agree to expand definition of War eras to include all who served since Dec. 7, 1941.
More than 1,600 members of the U.S. Armed Forces were killed or wounded in periods of time not designated as war eras since the end of World War II. The "Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act of 2019 – The LEGION Act" – honors those veterans, their spouses and descendants, extending membership eligibility in The American Legion Family to hundreds of thousands who had previously been excluded.
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The LEGION Act offers American Legion membership eligibility to any U.S. military veteran who served at least one day of active military duty since Dec. 7, 1941, and was honorably discharged or currently serving . The act also affects membership in the American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion, expanding eligibility for those groups, as well.
To join please contact Rick Raible, Membership Chairman, at rickraible42@gmail.com or call the Post at 845-876-4429
OUR EXTENDED LEGION FAMILY
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Sons of the Legion
The Sons of Legion, as its name implies, is a nationwide organization comprised of the sons of American veterans who are members of Legion.
The Sons actively promote Legion legislative agenda, providing services to hospitalized veterans and supporting charitable initiatives.
Eligibility for membership in the Sons of Legion shall be limited to all male descendants, grandsons, adopted sons and stepsons, fathers, husbands, widowers, and brothers of members of Legion and the deceased members of Legion, or the personnel who died and would have been eligible for membership in the parent organization, and are at least eighteen (18) years of age and is not eligible for membership in the parent organization.
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Contact John Rossi for more information:
Auxiliary
A network of Legion Ladies Auxiliary members across the country provides teamwork of support for local volunteers. Volunteering is the heart of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
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Volunteer services are recognized through an extensive awards program on the department and national levels.
Membership in Legion Ladies Auxiliary is open to the mothers, wives, widows,grandmothers, sisters, daughters, and granddaughters of Legion and female veterans who are currently serving or who have honorably served in the Armed Forces of the United States, including the National Guard and Reserve components, anytime after September 15, 1940.
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Contact Jen Frevele for more information:
auxiliaryunit429.com
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
Volunteer Opportunities
Inspired to support your Veterans?
Volunteer at one of our many events, or help us raise funds to sustain the work we do. We welcome inquiries from anyone who wants to get involved. Reach out today to learn more.
Donate
Donations can be mailed to PO Box 429, Rhinebeck, NY, 12572.
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Address check to: Montgomery Post 429, American Legion.
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Please include a note with your name, and contact info within the envelope.
We love to properly thank our supporters!
