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THE AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility requirements
- Members must hold membership in and be in good standing with The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion.
- Members must be legally registered motorcycle owners or be the legally registered owner's spouse within the state of registration.
- All operators must be properly licensed and insured per state laws.
- All members must obey motor-vehicle laws in the state in which they are operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger.
To join the American Legion, you must have served at least one day on
ACTIVE DUTY and HONORABLY DISCHARGED during any of these periods:
December 7, 1941 to Today
encompassing:
World War II - Korean War - Vietnam War - Lebanon/Grenada - Operation Just Cause - Panama
Operation Desert Shield - Operation Desert Storm - Iraqi Freedom Afghanistan Enduring Freedom
A copy of your DD214 showing dates and character of service is required at application.
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 listed above
- or of a Veteran who served during the qualifying periods, was honorably discharged, and died subsequent to their service
A copy of The American Legion membership card or DD214 of the Veteran through whom you are qualified is required at application.
To join the Auxiliary you must be a woman who...