You’ll find the ID number on your membership card and it’s also the first 9 digits shown above your name on our magazine labels. (It always starts with a 1 or 2.) If you are unable to locate your membership card please call Customer Service: by calling (800) 433-3318 to obtain your member ID and a replacement card.

How many American Legion posts are there?

The American Legion has more than 12,000 posts in communities throughout the United States.

What is the main purpose of the American Legion?

To promote peace and goodwill on earth; To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Where is the American Legion headquarters?

Indianápolis, Indiana, EUA
Legião Americana/Sede

What’s the difference between VFW and American Legion?

Basically, all VFW members are eligible to join the Legion, but not all Legion members can join the VFW. The American Legion is for all veterans, regardless of overseas duty or not, whether a declared war or not. In the American Legion, a veteran is a veteran, if the served with the American military.

Can anyone drink at The American Legion?

No one under the age of 21 shall be served alcoholic beverages under any circumstances. No member or guest may give an alcoholic beverage to anyone under the age of 21. No dogs or other pets allowed. This includes emotional support, companion and therapy animals except for guide dogs, signal dogs and service animals.

What’s better American Legion or VFW?

The VFW has the highest proportion of combat veterans of either American Legion or Amvets. The American Legion is far larger organization with more members and more resources. There are many more Legions than VFW’s. Many combat veterans join the American Legion too.

Can anyone go to the legion?

Membership is open to everyone, you don’t have to be a serving or ex-Service person. If you have an interest in the work of the Legion and want to help and support those who have served and their dependants, come and join us. We welcome men and women of all ages, whether they have served in the Armed Forces or not.

How many Vietnam vets are left?

How Many Vietnam War Veterans Are Still Alive? According to the American War Library, as of February 28, 2019, it is estimated that approximately 610,000 Americans who served in land forces during the Vietnam War or in air missions over Vietnam between 1954 and 1975 are still alive to this day.

Can a family member join the VFW?

You must be a veteran who has honorably served overseas in an area of foreign conflict in order to join the VFW. However, if you are not eligible for VFW membership but are the parent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, child or grandchild of a qualifying veteran, you can apply for membership in the VFW Auxiliary.

What is better American Legion or VFW?

Can non members drink at American Legion?

No member or guest may give an alcoholic beverage to anyone under the age of 21. No dogs or other pets allowed. This includes emotional support, companion and therapy animals except for guide dogs, signal dogs and service animals.

How do you edit a post in Legion?

Or go directly to the form at We can also take your address change over the phone at 1-800-433-3318…

How many members are in The American Legion?

2 million members
There are nearly 2 million members of The American Legion, making it the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization. The American Legion has more than 12,000 posts in communities throughout the United States.

Can you join the American Legion if you are not a veteran?

Answer: The American Legion’s eligibility criteria states that veterans must have served during “wartime.” When Congress decides the U.S. is no longer in a state of war, the Legion’s membership eligibility period will close, while AMVETS will still be open to those who served.

Can you join The American Legion if you are not a veteran?