Florida Legion #271
Make a Difference
Assist veterans, mentor youth, and improve communities.
Join the American Legion Family
Becoming a member of The American Legion means supporting a mission that began in 1919. Volunteers, members, and officers are fighting daily for Veteran programs, rights, and raising funds for our Veterans.
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Membership dues are renewed annually, and each year’s contribution helps power a wide range of vital programs. Your membership makes a real and lasting impact—right here in our local community and across the nation.
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Learn about the American Legion Family Membership and Eligibility Below.
Find the easiest ways to Renew or Join here!
Legionnaires
Eligibility
All those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces during times of national crisis, regardless of place of service, are eligible to become a Post Member.
If you have served at least one day of active duty since December 7th of 1941 and have been honorably discharged, you can become a member of our Post.
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Download the Paper Form or join online at the link below.
Sons of the Legion
Eligibility
You must be one of the following:
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The male descendant (including stepsons and adopted sons) of a current member of The American Legion.
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The male descendant of a veteran who served from December 7, 1941 to today.
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The male descendant of a veteran who died after his/her honorable discharge from any service from December 7, 1941 to today.
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Download the Paper Form or click the link below!
Auxiliary
Eligibility
You must be a grandmother, mother, sister, spouse, or direct/ adopted female descendant of:
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A member of the American Legion.
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A man or woman who served between 4/6/1917 to 11/11/1918, or anytime after December 7, 1941.
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Of all men and women who died after honorable discharge or in the line of duty any time after December 7, 1941 or the periods mentioned above.
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Download the Paper Form or click the link below.
Junior Membership
Legion Riders
Eligibility
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Members must hold membership in and be in good standing with The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion.
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Members must be legally registered motorcycle owners or be the legally registered owner's spouse within the state of registration.
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All operators must be properly licensed and insured per state laws.
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All members must obey motor-vehicle laws in the state in which they are operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger.
