Rochelle Park American Legion Post 170

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    American Legion

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    The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Read more->

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    Ladies Auxiliary

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    The Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans. Read more->

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    Sons of The American Legion

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    SAL members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership. Read more->

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    Riders

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    American Legion Riders chapters are often well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars... Read more->

American Legion Family Membership

Membership eligibilty is listed for each American Legion organization below. If you have any questions please contact us. We will be glad to speak with you regarding membership and answer any questions you may have. Become part of the nation's largest veterans service organization.

The American Legion
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If you are currently on active duty, serving the United States honorably, anywhere in the world, or have served honorably during any of the following eligible war eras, we invite you to become a member of The American Legion.
• April 6, 1917 to Nov. 11, 1918 (World War I)
• Dec. 7, 1941 to Dec. 31, 1946 (World War II)
• June 25, 1950 to Jan. 31, 1955 (Korean War)
• Feb. 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
• Aug. 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon / Grenada)
• Dec. 20, 1989 to Jan. 31, 1990 (Panama)
• Aug. 2, 1990 to today (Gulf War / War On Terrorism)

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American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
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Eligibility is quite simple. Membership is open to female veterans and to the mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, granddaughters or great-granddaughters of American Legion members or deceased veterans who served in the Armed Forces during World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Grenada, Panama, and/or Lebanon conflicts, and the Persian Gulf War.

Descendants of veterans (great-granddaughters, etc.) often are presented with Junior memberships at birth or during childhood through the generosity of an older relative and Auxiliary member. Many of these young women continue their membership as Senior members after they reach age 18.

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Sons of The American Legion
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To be eligible, you must be a male descendant (includes stepsons and adopted sons) of a member of The American Legion.

You would also be eligible to join the Sons of The American Legion if you are the male descendant
(stepsons and adopted sons included) of a veteran who died in service during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, or the Persian Gulf War (see specific time periods for service during these conflicts). You would also be eligible to join the Sons of The American Legion if you are the male descendant (stepsons and adopted sons included) of a veteran who died subsequent to his or her honorable discharge from service in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, or the Persian Gulf War . (the same eligibility periods apply as above)

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American Legion Riders
American Legion Riders

The prospective Rider must first be a current member, in good standing, in one of the three organizations of The American Legion Family:
- The American Legion
- The American Legion Auxiliary
- The Sons of The American Legion (S.A.L.)



Rules for Rider membership:
1.   Own of a motorcycle of at least 350cc engine displacement and must possess a valid driver's license in your state of residence (if overseas, appropriate local licensing is acceptable).
2.   Applicant must maintain proof of coverage for all motorcycle collision, medical, property damage and liability insurance required by local and state laws, and of any additional coverage required by the sponsoring American Legion Post.
3.   If applicant does not own a motorcycle, then he/she must be the spouse of an ALR member in good standing within the Chapter of application.

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