Attention All Veterans

The Legion Act - Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act - also redefines The American Legion's membership eligibility dates. The eligibility now spans from Dec. 7, 1941, until a time when the U.S. is no longer at war, as determined by Congress.

What's the impact on veterans who previously were not eligible for American Legion membership?

Veterans who were honorably discharged but whose service did not fall into the previous war eras may now join The American Legion immediately.

The Sons' eligibility criteria will change along with that of The American Legion. Any son or grandson of a living American Legion member will be able to join the SAL program. (Sons and grandsons of deceased veterans are also eligible.)

Membership in the American Legion Auxiliary follows the same concept and is open currently to grandmothers, mothers, sisters, wives, husbands, and adopted female descendants of eligible veterans.

What Does This Mean To You?

If you are an honorably discharged veteran, from any period, you are now eligible to join The American Legion. Contact Marne Post 13 at 815-436-9231 or stop by the post at Renwick and River Road