American Legion Membership Stats

3 million+

Total Worldwide Members

The Legion is a powerful voice in Washington dedicated to preserving the rights we've all earned - and were promised - by service to our nation in uniform.

14,000

Posts in the US & Abroad

The American Legion is always there for you and your family. Just like you, we're "Still Serving America!"

795

2024 Post 134 Members

We're veterans just like you, who care about America, veterans and their families and our nation's youth.

Membership Application

Please download, fill out & return the application to Post 134. You can also stop by and apply for membership in person at 6144 W. Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053.

Download Application

Membership Eligibility

If you are on active duty today, serving honorably, anywhere in the world, or have served honorably during any eligible war eras, you can become a member of The American Legion! We invite you to join us now. Membership brings an impressive array of benefits. Membership Eligibility Requirements •April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I) •December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (World War II) •June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War) •February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War) •August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada) •December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Panama) •August 2, 1990 to today (Gulf War/War On Terrorism) •Other Conflicts

Membership Benefits

Legion membership promotes an environment where you can associate with fellow veterans and share understanding and appreciation of the pride of service and a pledge of mutual helpfulness. Many members find satisfaction from assisting with an established & proven service program that helps our communities and our veterans.

* Members are welcome at 16,000 American Legion Posts

* Members' clubroom for use at no charge, hall rental once annually

* Members receive job placement service priority

* Members invited to actively participate in observance of patriotic holidays

* Heroes to Home Town program

* Information about veteran benefits

* Publications: Legion Magazine, Post Bulletin, Post Calendar.

* Membership also in a Not-for-Profit Corporation**

The American Legion Family Benefit Plan

Discount Prescription Program
National Emergency Fund
Legacy Scholarship Fund
Vision Program
Low Cost Life Insurance

** The Morton Grove Post 134 Corporation maintains the areas of the building that are for the exclusive use of the Post. The administration of the Corporation is by a Board-of Directors elected by Post members who are eligible to serve on that Board. The building is a dedicated Memorial honoring Morton Grove citizens killed while serving this nation in the military. That ultimate service is further honored by the Post 134 use of the Memorial as a Community Service Center.

Invitation to Post 134 Events & Activities:

New Years Eve Part
Valentine Dance
St. Patrick's Day Party
Spring Celebration of New Members
Family Picnic
Veterans' Day Dinner Dance
Workers Party
Christmas Cheer Party
Card games, bowling, marksmanship, dancing
Softball
Trivia Night
Bags Tournament
Chili Cook Off