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 Membership
Membership Eligibility
If you are on active duty today, anywhere in the world, or
have served a minimum of one day federal active service during any eligible war
eras, you are a veteran and you're eligible to become a Legionnaire!
We're veterans just like you, nearly 3 million strong, who care about
America, veterans and their families, and our nation's youth. The Legion is a
powerful voice in Washington dedicated to preserving the rights we've all earned
- and were promised - by service to our nation in uniform.
We invite you to join us now. Membership brings an impressive array
of benefits. The American Legion is always there for you and your family.
You must have served at least one day of active military duty during the
dates below and were honorably discharged or still serving honorably.
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Eligibility Dates:
Apr 6, 1917- Nov 11, 1918;
Dec 7, 1941 - Dec 31, 1946
Jun 25, 1950 - Jan 31, 1955
Feb 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
Aug 24, 1982 - Jul 31, 1984
Dec 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990
Aug 2, 1990 - present
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Why join and be a member of the American Legion and
Post 1980? Some typical responses are:
 | Friendship |
| Veterans serving other veterans and their community |
| Fun activities |
Click here to view the latest brochure on
American Legion membership and why you should belong!
Click here to view the Post 1980 brochure!
Whatever your reason for belonging to Post 1980, we will be
glad to have you as a member. Come to one of our meetings and check us
out.
Post 1980 conducts many
community, youth, and veteran activities throughout the year --
you can get a good feeling for our activities by reviewing our
2008 History:
Click to view
Sound like this might be for you?
We can use your support!!
To join the American Legion or to Transfer to Post 1980 if
you are already a member of the American Legion, please complete the form
included in our Post 1980 brochure (click here).
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all areas of the application and sign |
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the application, a copy of your DD214 (if discharged), and
your check or money order for $30 in an envelope addressed to:
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The
American Legion Post 1980
Attn: Membership
P.O. Box 1980
Woodland Park, CO
80866-1980 |
For information on a "Paid-up For Life"
membership, click here.
Or, for more
information contact David Turley, our Post 1980 Adjutant at
adjutant@post1980.org
Just Like You, We're Still Serving America!
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