Membership
You served. You belong at Post 9.
Under the LEGION Act of 2019, eligibility covers any active-duty service from December 7, 1941 to the present, plus the WWI era. If you served at least one day of active duty and were honorably discharged, or you’re currently serving, you’re almost certainly eligible.
Alameda Veterans Memorial Building · 1929 · Home of Post 9
Eligibility
Everyone who served has a seat.
Membership in The American Legion is open to eligible veterans and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Whether you left active duty last year or decades ago, you’ll find friendship, purpose, and real opportunities to keep serving your community through Post 9.
How to join
Four steps in.
- 1 Confirm you meet eligibility requirements (see above, or ask us, we’ll help you check).
- 2 Complete a membership application (form or downloadable PDF).
- 3 Attend a meeting, 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7:00–8:00 PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, and meet the Post.
- 4 Pay annual dues and get sworn in.
Who qualifies
- Any active-duty service from Dec 7, 1941 to today
- World War I era (Apr 6, 1917 – Nov 11, 1918)
- Currently serving members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- All branches: Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine (WWII)