As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it was service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Vietnam, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria or the many Global War on Terror and Expeditionary Campaigns worldwide.

 

Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace. American Legion Post 296 welcomes all who meet our eligibility criteria. It’s through service to this country that all our membership have earned their elite status.  Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

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Eligibility

There are three qualifiers for membership in the American Legion Post 296, as set out in our National Bylaws. An individual must meet in order to become a member. They are as follows:

 1.  U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National Must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. nationalized citizen.

 2.  Honorable Service – must have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and either received a discharge 

      of Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) or be currently serving. (Proof - DD Form 214)

 3.  Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters*. This can be proven by any of the

      following:

•  An authorized campaign medal or badge

• Receipt of Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay (verified by a military pay statement)

• Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days

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To become a member, contact American Legion Post 296 at (770) 427-6595 and leave your name and contact information and we will get back to you.

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Stop by the Post to fill out an application or apply online through National Headquarters by clicking here:

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