I invite you to join as a new member or renew your membership and make American Legion Post 0037 Department of Virginia your home. Our mission is to provide assistance to our members with VA benefits and claims, involve our youth in the great programs of The American Legion and stay true to supporting military families and veterans. I often get the questions "why should I belong?", or "what's in it for me?" My answer is simple. Your membership dues support active-duty military and all veterans, from Washington D.C., to the great state of Virginia, down to our neighborhood in Norfolk and surrounding locations. We see all levels of involvement from our members. Some attend all functions, while others pick and choose their involvement because of commitments to other activities or personal family responsibilities. Regardless of your level of activity, our members create the strength necessary to further our commitment in supporting veterans, and our fellow active-duty service members and their families. America, its military and our veteran community need you and your support. Our voice needs to remain strong. Please join or renew your membership.American Legion New Membership Requirements:Eligibility:Eligibility for membership in The American Legion is set forth as follows: Any person who was a member of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard and assigned to active duty at some time during any of the following periods:served on federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving; served at least one day on active duty since December 7, 1941 until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States;U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII). All above dates inclusive, or who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of his entry therein, served on active duty in the armed forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during any of said periods; provided, however, that such service shall have been terminated by honorable discharge or honorable separation, or continued honorably after any of said periods; provided further, that no person shall be entitled to membership who, being in such service during any of said periods, refused on conscientious, political or other grounds to subject himself to military discipline or unqualified service.Documents:The following is required to apply for American Legion Membership:American Legion Membership Application (DDD 214/discharge/Other acceptable documentation (SSN marked out/redacted)

Your membership keeps veterans and military families connected to the support they’ve earned. At Post 37, dues help us guide veterans through VA benefits and claims, reach local youth, and host gatherings that build community among those who’ve served.Join or renew your membership today to strengthen this network of support across Norfolk and Virginia. Whether you’re active‑duty, a veteran, or a family member, your commitment helps ensure none of us navigates service or its aftermath alone.