The American Legion in Connecticut is committed to providing continued service to fellow veterans, their families and communities because, “We Change Lives.” Here’s how:
• Free VA Claims processing and advocacy.• Comfort items donated to wounded, injured or ill veterans across the nation...
FAMILIES:
• Emergency grants and funds provided to veterans and their families…
• Thousands given in scholarships to Connecticut high school students every year...
COMMUNITIES:
• American values taught through in-school education programs... AND SO MUCH MORE!
The American Legion is the world’s largest, most powerful voice for veterans at more than 2.2 million members strong nationwide.
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Q: Who can join the American Legion?
A: All U.S. Military Veterans from the Reserve Component or active duty who were active during the following wartime eras, stateside or overseas.
Aug. 2, 1990 to today (Gulf War / War On Terrorism/ Iraq/ Afghanistan)
Dec. 20, 1989 to Jan. 31, 1990 (Panama)
Aug. 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon / Grenada)
Feb. 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
June 25, 1950 to Jan. 31, 1955 (Korean War)
Dec. 7, 1941 to Dec. 31, 1946 (World War II)
April 6, 1917 to Nov. 11, 1918 (World War I)
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The organization also has an Auxiliary for immediate female family members of veterans, and there is the Sons of The American Legion for immediate male family members of veterans as well as a Riders program for American Legion members who share a passion for motorcycles. The Riders are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children's hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded service-members and scholarships.
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