Why Belong?

That is what we all ask when it comes to this or any other organization.  With everything that we have to do in our lives, why would anyone want to spend their time, monies and energy joining another organization?
Over the last 90-plus years since the American Legion's formation, we have had a major influence on the course of American history.  The GI Bill, written and named by Legionnaires, provides education, economic, small business and home ownership assistance to all veterans who qualify.
We also continue to work with our elected officials at all levels of government to restore veteran's benefits and to upgrade those benefits so those who served and their families will be taken care of, just as they were promised.
We also are taking care of our future; our children. We have programs that focus on education, drug awareness, child literacy, scouting, baseball and flag education. There is something for everyone.
We are also supporting our deployed troops and their families through our Family Support Network, Temporary Financial Assistance and The American Legacy Scholarship.
An American Legion Post is, basically, Americans taking care of Americans. As a Legion Member, you will open an unending catalog of opportunities to expand your life and utilize your talents.
At the local level, Post 39 provides support to local area veterans and their families and also to families of our deployed troops.  Support is provided in many ways; not only financial support, but assisting in directing and obtaining the best services available to veterans & families.  We also provide educational programs for school children, patriotic events, US Flags along Main Street during designated dates; road-side clean up; outlying cemetery maintenance; flags & markers for veteran's graves; along with numerous other local area support items.

Membership Dues

Current Membership Dues at Post 39 are set at $40.00 per year.
NOTE:  A portion of your dues go to the National Legion Organization to help support national causes for veterans; and another portion of your dues go to the Legion Department of New Hampshire to help support State Legion causes and activities for veterans; and finally a small portion of your dues are left with Post 39 to assist with its operations.

 You must produce a copy of your DD-214 Form to establish membership eligibility.
An option to paying dues each year is the "Paid up for Life" (PUFL) dues plan.
Contact the Post 39 Adjutant for details on any dues related questions.

Membership Eligibility

To become a member of the American Legion a veteran shall have served at least one day of active duty in the Regular Armed Forces of the United States during the following periods:

World War II
Dec 7, 1941 - Dec 31, 1946 (also Merchant Marine service)
Korean
Jun 25, 1950 - Jan 1, 1955
Vietnam War
Feb 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
Lebanon/Granada
Aug 24, 1982 - Jul 31, 1984
Panama
Dec 20, 1989 - Jan 31, 1990
Operation Desert Storm (1st Gulf War)
from Aug 2, 1990 to the Cessation of hostilities as determined by the US Gov't.
Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq)
from Aug 2, 1990 to the Cessation of hostilities as determined by the US Gov't.
Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)
from Aug 2, 1990 to the Cessation of hostilities as determined by the US Gov't.   
An applicant for membership in the American Legion must submit to the Commander and/or the Adjutant, a copy of his or her DD-214 Form that indicates their service record.  There are also special rules for Reserve and National Guard Veterans who served and are serving during the periods listed above.

Membership Benefits

  • Eligible veterans, who apply to their Town, may be entitled to receive a Veterans Exemption from their property tax Bill annually. Post 39 members successfully moved forward a resolution to authorize an exemption of $500.00 in the Town of Warner.  Other towns have done the same although it may not be $500.00. Under State Law $500.00 is the maximum allowed for this benefit. We hope this is an incentive for veterans to join our Post and help all of us out.
  • Subscription to American Legion Magazine (monthly)
  • Services; product & services discounts.
  • Access to: healthcare benefit programs; life insurance programs; financial programs; and many other programs & benefits.
  • Access to any Legion Post in the world as a guest.
American Legion Auxiliary Membership:  Available to spouses of eligible veterans.
​For more information on the Auxiliary, please check out other information on this site.