To be eligible for membership, a person must be a veteran of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and have served during a period of war as defined by the Congress of the United States of America. Eligibility dates are:
|
Beginning |
Ending |
Period of War |
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April 6, 1917 |
November 11, 1918 |
World War I |
|
December 7, 1941 |
December 31, 1946 |
World War II |
|
December 7, 1941 |
August 15, 1945 |
World War II (U.S. Merchant Marine only) |
|
June 25, 1950 |
January 31, 1955 |
Korean War |
|
February 28, 1961 |
May 7, 1975 |
Vietnam War |
|
August 24, 1982 |
July 31, 1984 |
Lebanon & Grenada |
|
December 20, 1989 |
January 31, 1990 |
Panama |
|
August 2, 1990 |
(to be determined) |
Persian Gulf War |
Once you have confirmed your eligibility with the above information, contact the Post Adjutant