Join the american legion

Eligibility Requirements

If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving – you are eligible for membership in The American Legion! *Because eligibility dates remain open, all active duty 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. **U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII). ***Please be prepared to provide DD214 or other orders of assignment to the Post Adjutant. Download Membership Application here: Application.pdf Completed forms and a check for dues should be mailed to us at the Post 199 Legion P.O. Box (the address is also on the forms): American Legion Post 199, P.O. Box 473, Fairhope, AL  36533. The completed forms with a check or cash can also be dropped off at the the office located in the small green building. 2025 -’26 Post 199 Officers Post Cmdr: Dale Taylor Sr-Vice Cmdr: Mike Sumrall Jr-Vice Cmdr: Jeff Gunther Post Adjutant: Frank Thrasher Finance Officer: Joe Harman Service Officer: Scotty Selman Sgt@Arms: Scotty Selman Judge Advocate: Bob Echols Post Historian: Robert King EC Chair: James Currie EC Position 1: Sam Luter EC Position 2: Joe Overstreet EC Position 3: Art Thomas EC Position 4: Mike Bowman Chaplain: John Propp Public Affairs: Dr. Tonya Butler