If you have served active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941,
and have been honorably discharged or are still serving – you are eligible for membership in The American Legion.

Current and past members of the National Guard and Reserve may also be eligible for membership provided that they had periods of at least four months of duration for training in one or another of the aforementioned eligibility eras. Annual summer camps and weekend drills do not constitute eligible periods of service. Active duty is the key to Legion membership. A person need not have served overseas to be eligible, but must possess an Honorable Discharge with a form DD-214.

If you had active duty since December 7, 1941, this is what you need to do to join the American Legion Post 790:

• Completed application, applications are available for free at Post 790
• New Membership dues include a new American legion cover, membership card and Post 790 T-shirt. Every year after dues are set by American legion National Headquarters
• Copy of your DD-214. If you do not have it, one may be order via the National archives website
• Additional Veteran Membership questions please contact us via email at admin@wcal790.com or call (626) 331-9063