Eligibility

How can I become an American Legion Rider?

In all cases, the prospective Rider must first be a current member, in good standing, in one of the three organizations of The American Legion Family:

The American Legion
The American Legion Auxiliary
The Sons of The American Legion (S.A.L.)

Many Posts, but not all, have also adopted the following eligibility rules for Rider membership:

1.   Own of a motorcycle of at least 350cc engine displacement and must possess a valid driver's license in your state of residence (if overseas, appropriate local licensing is acceptable).

2.   Applicant must maintain proof of coverage for all motorcycle collision, medical, property damage and liability insurance required by local and state laws, and of any additional coverage required by the sponsoring American Legion Post.

3.   If applicant does not own a motorcycle, then he/she must be the spouse of an ALR member in good standing within the Chapter of application.


The American Legion Membership Eligibility:

To join the American Legion, you must have served honorably on active federal service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force, or Coast Guard during any of these periods of conflict:

·         April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I)

·         December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946

          (World War II—includes certain Merchant Marine service)

·         June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War)

·         February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)

·         August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada)

·         December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Operation Just Cause - Panama)

·         August 2, 1990 to today (Operation Desert Shield/Storm/War on Terrorism)

A copy of your DD214 or other discharge paperwork showing dates and character of service is required at application.


Sons of The American Legion (S.A.L.) Membership Eligibility:

To join the SAL you must be a male descendant (includes stepsons and adopted sons but does not include in-laws) of...
...a member of The American Legion
...or a Veteran who died in service during any of the qualifying periods of conflict listed above
...or of a Veteran who served during one of the qualifying periods of conflict, was honorably discharged, and died subsequent to their service
A copy of The American Legion membership card or proof of veteran status of the Veteran through whom you are qualified is required at application.

 

The American Legion Auxiliary Membership Eligibility:

To join the Auxiliary you must be a woman who...
...is eligible for membership in The American Legion
...or is the mother, wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, or grandmother of members of The American Legion
...or is the mother, wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, or grandmother of deceased veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the listed war periods ...or is a step relative to a qualified or deceased veteran.
Note that, as with the SAL, in-law relatives to the qualified Veteran are not eligible for membership.

A copy of The American Legion membership card or DD214 of the Veteran through whom you are qualified is required at application.

 
 
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