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2024-2025 Membership Guidelines
Joining the American Legion Auxiliary
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Or If you know of a Unit that you would like to join fill out the application below and take to the local unit.
Please complete this membership form and return it to your local American Legion Auxiliary unit.
Fillable Application for Membership
Printable Application for Membership
If you have difficulty finding a local unit, please contact the Department of Ohio for assistance.
To obtain copies of DD-214 Discharge Papers, please contact the National Archives or your local veteran's service office.
For 90 years, the American Legion Auxiliary has served the needs of veterans, their families, and their communities. We are mothers, daughters, granddaughters, grandmothers, female veterans, and military spouses. We understand the value of community service and know that the freedoms we enjoy don't come without a price. As the largest patriotic organization in the world, we have a strong voice advocating for the needs of veterans and military families locally and nationally.
The mother, wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, grandmother or male spouse of a female veteran member of The American Legion (living or deceased) is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary. A woman who is eligible for membership in The American Legion is also able to join the Auxiliary.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining the American Legion Auxiliary but is 17 years old or younger, please consider Junior membership.
Eligibility Dates
- April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918 (World War I)
- Anytime after 12/7/41
- Merchant Marines
- World War II
- Korean War
- Vietnam War
- Grenada/Lebanon
- Panama
- Global War on Terror
- Gulf War
Over 900,000 members strong, the American Legion Auxiliary is an opportunity to make great friends, serve you community, and recognize good citizenship and patriotism across the nation. We would be happy to have you join us!
OHIO PERKS
Benefits of Membership
In recognition of the services that members of the American Legion Family provide to their communities, some companies and groups offer discounts and benefits to our members.
- Special supplemental insurance plans
- Prescription drug discounts
- Eye care discounts
- Travel discounts
- Cell phone and calling plan discounts
- Final expense insurance
- Car and moving van rental discounts
- Thousands of dollars in scholarships awarded each year
- Annual subscription to American Legion Auxiliary Magazine.
For a complete list of member benefits, visit www.legion-aux.org.
Junior Membership
If you or your daughter or granddaughter is interested in joining the American Legion Auxiliary but is not yet 18, consider participation in the Juniors program.
VIM & PUFL Membership
For members who are interested in a one time, lump sum payment of their dues, lifetime membership in the American Legion Auxiliary is a great way to do so. Our lifetime members are called Very Important Members, or VIMs, or more recently, Paid Up For Life Members, or PUFLs. More information about these programs can be found on the VIM & PUFL page.
Starting a New Unit
The American Legion Auxiliary welcomes new units at post homes across Ohio. If you are interested in starting a new unit, please contact ALA Ohio Department Secretary for more information.