American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary Mission:

In the spirit of Service Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad.

For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.

What We Do / Who We Are

Eligibility requirements for the American Legion are those who served in the Armed Forces of the U. S. during any eligibility periods. Eligibility requirements for American Legion Auxiliary are women, mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of members of the American Legion, of those who served in the Armed Forces of the U.S. during any eligibility periods. Jr. members are defined as that group under the age of 18.

Eligibility Periods

World War I April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918

World War II Dec. 7, 1941 to Dec. 31, 1946

Korean War June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955

Vietnam War February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975

Lebanon/Grenada August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984

Panama December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990

Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Gulf War/War on Terrorism August 2, 1990 to date of cessation

U.S. Merchant Marines Served between December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946