The American Legion Mission Statement
The American Legion Mission Statement
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with "comfort items" and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives
Join The American Legion
Join The American Legion
If you would like to join our American Legion post just fill out an application. Click on the button below to open the membership application, print the application, fill it out and mail with your due's payment to the post or stop by and drop your application, with due's payment in the black membership mailbox located by the offices.
Or, stop in at the post and fill out a membership application located on the left as you enter the building. Complete the application and leave it with your due's payment in the black membership mailbox located by the offices.
Membership dues can be paid by cash or check. Make checks payable to: Hugo American Legion Post 620
To be eligible to join the American Legion you must have served, or still be serving, during one of the service periods listed on the application.
You are also eligible to join if you were, or are, in the Reserves or Guard and served at least one day on active duty. This includes your basic and technical school training as well as any other Federal active duty time.
Annual dues for The American Legion are $45.00 per membership year
The American Legion membership year runs from July 1st thru June 30th
If you are currently on full time active duty status Post 620 will pay your annual dues until you leave active duty.
We need proof of active duty status in order to have your dues paid for you (for example a photo copy of your ID card).
We guarantee that any documentation sent to us will be destroyed by shredding. We do not keep any copies or your personal files.
The Sons of The American Legion Mission Statement
The Sons of The American Legion Mission Statement
The Sons of the American Legion is a patriotic service organization founded in 1932. The S.A.L. is made up of male descendants of people who served in the United States Armed Forces during times specified by the American Legion. The Sons of the American Legion's mission to serve veterans, the military and their families is carried out through its hundreds of outreach programs delivered by its members, volunteers and national headquarters.
Their main mission is to sponsor programs that its parent organization, The American Legion, does to improve veterans communities, such as scholarships, veterans help programs (i.e. ending veterans homelessness), and youth sports. They also promote national security, patriotism, and devotion to veterans
The Sons of the American Legion is a patriotic service organization founded in 1932. The S.A.L. is made up of male descendants of people who served in the United States Armed Forces during times specified by the American Legion. The Sons of the American Legion's mission to serve veterans, the military and their families is carried out through its hundreds of outreach programs delivered by its members, volunteers and national headquarters.
Their main mission is to sponsor programs that its parent organization, The American Legion, does to improve veterans communities, such as scholarships, veterans help programs (i.e. ending veterans homelessness), and youth sports. They also promote national security, patriotism, and devotion to veterans
Join the Sons of the American Legion
Join the Sons of the American Legion
If you would like to join our Sons of the American Legion Squadron all you have to do is fill out an application form. Here are the ways to join the SAL:
1. Click on the button below to open the membership application. Print the application fill it out and send it by mail with your due's payment to the post or stop by and drop your application and due's payment in the black membership mailbox located by the offices.
2. Stop in at the post and fill out a membership application located on the left as you enter the building. Complete the application and place it with your due's payment in the black membership mailbox located by the offices.
To be eligible to join the Sons of the American Legion you must be a male descendant, adopted son, Stepson, Grandchild of a member of the American Legion, or such male descendants of veterans in the service during World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lebanon and Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf War as outlined by the National Constitution of the American Legion. The specific dates are:
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946
June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955
February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984
December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990
August 2, 1990 - Present
You are also eligible to join the SAL if your parent or grandparent was in or is still in the Reserves or National Guard and served at least one day on Federal active duty status during the above listed dates.
Annual due's for the Sons of the American Legion is currently $15.00 per membership year which runs July 1st thru June 30th.
Members who volunteer for events at least three times per membership year will have their due's paid by the Squadron.
If you would like to join our Sons of the American Legion Squadron all you have to do is fill out an application form. Here are the ways to join the SAL:
1. Click on the button below to open the membership application. Print the application fill it out and send it by mail with your due's payment to the post or stop by and drop your application and due's payment in the black membership mailbox located by the offices.
2. Stop in at the post and fill out a membership application located on the left as you enter the building. Complete the application and place it with your due's payment in the black membership mailbox located by the offices.
To be eligible to join the Sons of the American Legion you must be a male descendant, adopted son, Stepson, Grandchild of a member of the American Legion, or such male descendants of veterans in the service during World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lebanon and Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf War as outlined by the National Constitution of the American Legion. The specific dates are:
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946
June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955
February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984
December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990
August 2, 1990 - Present
You are also eligible to join the SAL if your parent or grandparent was in or is still in the Reserves or National Guard and served at least one day on Federal active duty status during the above listed dates.
Annual due's for the Sons of the American Legion is currently $15.00 per membership year which runs July 1st thru June 30th.
Members who volunteer for events at least three times per membership year will have their due's paid by the Squadron.
The American Legion Auxiliary Mission Statement
In the spirit of Service Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary, founded in 1919, is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.
The vision of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion while becoming the premier service organization and foundation of every community providing support for our veterans, our military, and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and security.
Join the American Legion Auxiliary
If you would like to join the American Legion Auxiliary fill out an application (located in box in front entry) and leave with dues payment in the black membership mailbox located by the offices.
Membership due's can be paid by cash or check. Make checks payable to: American Legion Auxiliary
Membership eligibility in the American Legion Auxiliary is limited to the grandmothers, mothers. sisters, wives, husbands and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion, and to the grandmothers, mothers, sisters, wives and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during any of the periods listed on the application and died in the line of duty during such service, or who having received an Honorable Discharge died after service.
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) depends upon her membership in The American Legion.
Descendants of men and women who were in the Reserves or National Guard are also eligible if that person served at least one day of Federal active duty during the dates listed on the membership application.
Annual due's for The Unit 620 American Legion Auxiliary are currently $35.00 for seniors and $10 for juniors per membership year. The membership year runs from July 1 thru June 30