To become a member of the American Legion a veteran shall have served at least one day of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during the following periods:

Eligibilty Dates:

World War I      -      Apr 6, 1917 - Nov 11, 1918

World War II     -      Dec 7, 1941 - Dec 31, 1946 (also includes Merchant Marine service)

Korean War       -       Jun 25, 1950 - Jan 1, 1955

Vietnam War      -       Feb 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975

Lebanon/Granada -     Aug 24, 1982 - Jul 31, 1984

Panama              -       Dec 20, 1989 - Jan 31, 1990

Gulf War            -     Aug 2, 1990 - Cessation of hostilities as determined by the US Gov't.

Current Membership Dues are set at:   $25.00 per year

American Legion Membership includes: Subscription to American Legion Magazine (monthly); services; product & services discounts; healthcare benefit programs; life insurance programs; financial programs; and many other programs & benefits for members.

Why should you belong?

That is what we all ask when it comes to this or any other organization.  With everything that we have to do in our lives, why would anyone want to spend their time, monies and energy joining another organization?

Over the last 80-plus years since our formation, we have had a major influence on the course of American history.  The GI Bill, written and named by Legionnaires, provides education, economic, small business and home ownership assistance to all veterans who qualify.

We also continue to work with our elected officials at all levels of government to restore veteran's benefits and to upgrade those benefits so those who served and their families will be taken care of, just as they were promised.

We also are taking care of our future; our children. We have programs that focus on education, drug awareness, child literacy, scouting, baseball and flag education. There is something for everyone.

We are also supporting our deployed troops and their families through our Family Support Network, Temporary Financial Assistance and The American Legacy Scholarship.

An American Legion Post is, basically, Americans taking care of Americans. As a Legion Member, you will open an unending catalog of opportunities to expand your life and utilize your talents.

At the local level, Post 39 provides support to local area veterans and their families and also to families of our deployed troops.  Support is provided in many ways; not only financial support, but assisting in directing and obtaining the best services available to veterans & families.  We also provide educational prgrams for school children, patriotic events, US Flags along Main Street during designated dates; road-side clean up; outlying cemetery maintenance; flags & markers for veteran's graves; along with numerous other local area support items.

Please check out our entire website and if you would like more information on what our Legion Post does, please click on the "CONTACT US" or "FEEDBACK" buttons and send us an e-mail or click on the "OFFICERS" button and give one of us a call.

Thank you,  Charles Trowbridge, Commander, Post 39