Post Membership Eligibility

If you are on active duty today, anywhere in the world, or have served 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 power voice in Washington dedicated to preserving the rights we've all earned - and were promised - by service to our nation in uniform.

Download the Post Membership Application (to the Right)
and mail (or drop off) at:
The American Legion Post 434
Attn: Adjutant's Office
47 5th Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910

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 - in Washington and nearly 15,000 local posts throughout America and abroad. Just like you, we're "Still Serving America!"

Eligibility Periods:
World War I - April 6th, 1917 to November 11th, 1918
World War II - December 7th, 1941 to December 31st, 1946
Korean War - June 25th, 1950 to January 31st, 1955
Vietnam Era - February 28th, 1961 to May 7th, 1975
Lebanon/Grenada - August 24th, 1982 to July 31st, 1984
Panama - December 20th, 1989 to January 31st, 1990
Persian Gulf - August 2nd, 1990 to Present

If you are eligible to become a member of The American Legion, feel free to print off an application form by clicking here. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Post 434 at (619) 422-9309.