Membership

The American Legion is powerful voice in Washington dedicated to preserving the rights we’ve all earned, and were promised, by our service to our nation. Success of the American Legion and all its posts depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the men and women it serves and the communities in which it thrives. If you have served honorably during any eligible war eras or are on active duty, become a member of The American Legion, Department of Nebraska. We’re veterans just like you who care about America, veterans and their families and our nation’s youth.

– American Legion Membership Application (PDF)

Eligibility Dates

World War I – Apr. 6, 1917 to Nov. 11, 1918
All Other Conflicts – Dec. 7, 1941 to Present

Frequently Asked Questions About Membership

1. I just moved to Nebraska. How do I transfer my membership from another state to the Department of Nebraska or to another post within the state of Nebraska?

Simple – just fill out the Member Data Form (Form No. 30-001 [2002]) as per the instructions on the back of the form.

2. How do I join a local American Legion Post in Nebraska?

Easy – just walk into your local post with a copy of your DD-214 and let them know you are interested in joining. If you meet the eligibility dates, then the Legionnaire can fill out the membership form. You will get the receipt portion while the membership form will be provided to the Post Adjutant.

3. I can’t find my DD-214 – now what?

Don’t worry – you can request a copy of your DD-214 by visiting the National Archives – Veterans Service Record web site.

4. How can I find a local post?

Visit The American Legion Post Locator web site and type in your zip code to find posts near you.

Additional Membership Information

– Department of Nebraska 2023 Membership Awards

– Legionnaire Insurance Trust – $5,000 Accidental Death Membership Benefit (No Cost)

Members who enroll in the Paid Up For Life program become American Legion members for life. Through PUFL, Legionnaires pay a one-time fee to gain lifetime membership in the Legion. To enroll, Legionnaires must be in good standing and must have held a valid membership card for the current year. Post adjutants certify members’ good standing before forwarding PUFL applications.

PUFL is not a discounted membership. Enrollment costs are based on two factors: applicants’ age and the current annual dues of the post the applicant wishes to join. Total post dues include the department and national per capita, plus a portion retained by the post. PUFL membership fees are non-refundable.

Applications for PUFL membership must be completed and submitted to the post adjutant or finance officer. Payment should accompany the application, which the post reviews and endorses, then forwards to department headquarters. From there, the application is sent to national headquarters for final processing. Additionally, an option has been added to give the member the opportunity for automatic monthly credit card billing. Members may still pay the full amount at the time of application.

To calculate the total cost of a PUFL membership, the member (or post officer) will need to find the monthly payment on the rate chart and multiply it by 36. Please note: The total fee must be entered on the front of the application, regardless of whether the member is paying in full or choosing the Time Payment Plan.

Each PUFL member receives a permanent plastic card, as well as an annual paper card to verify continuing membership in The American Legion. The annual card is mailed in June or July of each year. Upon request, a replacement card can be provided at no charge.

myLegion.org is a free website designed to connect members of The American Legion to their Post and Department leadership. Tour the features of myLegion.org by visiting https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Resources/Help.

In April 2021, The American Legion National Headquarters instituted a new process for accessing myLegion.org. All Legion members will have to register on the new platform prior to logging in. Unlike the old myLegion.org website, members will now use their personal email address that is listed on their Legion membership account to register for their new myLegion account. If a member does not have an email address listed, they should contact Department Headquarters by calling (402) 464-6338.

Steps to Register for an Account

1. Go to myLegion.org and click on the “Register” button.

2. Enter your email address and then go to your email to check for the one-time password sent by National.

3. Enter that one-time password in the box on the myLegion.org webpage. Once entered, you will be asked to change your password. Your new password must contain at least one uppercase letter, one number and one special character (such as !, @, #, $, etc.).

4. After you create your new password, you will be redirected to the main myLegion.org web page.

5. Once registration is complete, you will only need to enter your email and password to log in to your account.

Post Commanders & Post Adjutants

After completing the registration steps outlined above, there are two additional steps that Post Commanders and Post Adjutants must do to get their post’s information.

1. Click on the yellow “My Account” button in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

2. On the next screen, click on the blue “My Groups” button in the middle of the screen. If the “My Groups” button is not visible or access is denied when clicking on it, the Post Officer needs to contact Department Headquarters.

The “My Groups” tab has many features that allow the Post Officers to process memberships, change addresses, print reports, fill out Consolidated Post Reports and much more. Instructions for each feature is located under the “Resources” tab at the top of the screen. Click on https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Resources/Help to access the instructions. If you have questions, please contact Department Headquarters.