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EAST ORANGE COUNTY - AMERICAN LEGION POST 242
Nonprofit
Veteran and Community Organization
Lounge
Eligibility
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Membership eligibility in The American Legion is based on honorable service with the U. S. Armed Forces between:
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918 World War I December 7, 1941 - Present
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All Service to include but not limited to:
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Lebanon/Grenada
Operation Just Cause
Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Global War on Terrorism
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Because eligibility dates remain open, all members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.
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Must have served at least one day of active military duty during one of the dates above and honorably discharged or still serving honorably.
Renew:
It is now even easier to renew your membership at your local Post. Register your membership at mylegion.org to ensure you are up to date with what the American Legion is doing; what Benefits and resources you have by being a member of the American Legion.
MyLegion.org
MyLegion.org provides membership information, reports and electronic membership tools such as data change forms for department and post leadership.
Transfer to Local Post
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By transferring, not only can you connect with other veterans, but a portion of your annual dues will be kept local, and you’ll be a part of the true strength of our organization. You can either transfer into a local post or to our CyberPost that is facilitated through our Department Headquarters.
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Although transferring is not required, we hope that you decide to join one of our local posts or Cyberpost 208 today.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Membership at membership@floridalegion.org or 407-295-2631.
Paid Up For Life Program (PUFL)
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Current members may now enroll in the Paid Up For Life program online or can print a personalized application and mail in their payment. Pay in full or choose 12 monthly installments.
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No more renewal notices. No more paying annual dues.
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No more worrying, “Did I renew my membership or not?”
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Join the other 200,000 PUFL Legionnaires in saying, “I believe in The American Legion and what it’s doing. I’m in this for the long haul.”
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Avoid future dues increases. No matter what inflation does, you never have to pay another penny in dues.
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Lifetime subscription to The American Legion Magazine!
Each Paid Up For Life 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 July of each year.