American Legion Post 275

Frequently Asked

Stuff We Get Asked.. A Lot

If you have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7, 1941 and were honorably discharged or you are still serving active military duty honorably, you are eligible for membership with The American Legion.

Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion; and grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918 and any time after December 7, 1941 who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge;

Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941 who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion.*

* A woman who is eligible for American Legion membership is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of The American Legion. However, eligibility of her female relatives (sister, mother, direct descendants) and/or spouse depends upon her membership in The American Legion.

All male descendants adopted sons, and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of veterans who died in service during the period of April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918, or any time from December 7, 1941, to date, who served honorably, as set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The American Legion, or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of The American Legion.

Members must hold membership in and be in good standing with The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion. Members must be legally registered motorcycle owners or be the legally registered owner’s spouse within the state of registration. All operators must be properly licensed and insured per state laws. All members must obey motor-vehicle laws in the state in which they are operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger.

No. Current members of any American Legion, VFW, AMVETS, DAV or Canadian Legion Posts are allowed in the social quarters without having to sign in as guests. If you are not a member of any of these organizations, you may gain access but will have to be signed in as a guest. The social quarters are open to the public for Bingo, Sunday breakfast & special events only.

Unless granted specific permission by post leadership, Current American Legion Post 275 members may sponsor 2 guests per visit and current members of a visiting American Legion, VFW, AMVETS, DAV, or Canadian Legion Post may sponsor 1 guest while visiting Post 275. Each guest must be signed in, may not purchase alcohol, and must depart post property with their sponsor.

Smoking is permitted on the deck only. Dispose of smoking material in its proper receptacle. No form of Marijuana (including medical) is authorized to be on or smoked on post property.

Yes, children under the age of 18 are permitted on post property but the following rules apply; No one under 18 may sit at the bar, no one under 18 is permitted in the social quarters after 8PM, no one under 18 may participate in any games of chance (bingo, raffles, and more).

Pets are welcome on the deck but not in the social quarters and must be on a leash at all times. Only service dogs are permitted in the social quarters and only two questions may be asked; is the service dog required because of a disability and what work or task has the dog been trained to perform?