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20190730: President Trump signed the Legion Act (Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act) into law.
OurCharter has been ammended. Anyone honorably discharged and who served at least one day of active duty since December 7, 1941 is now eligible for membership in The American Legion.
Current application forms can be used until exhausted.
Read National Judge Advocate's July 31st Memo here.
Read the 11 Things you need to know about the Legion Act here.