Become a Member of the American Legion
By joining the American Legion, you are taking the first step to connect to the most powerful veteran service organization in America. By taking this step, you are connecting with other American Legion members in your area and this is the true strength of our organization.
American Legion Post 0176 exists to support fellow veterans, their families, and our community. I invite you to make Post 0176 your American Legion home here in Springfield.
We support youth activities, returning service members, veterans in need, and the families of our men and women currently serving our country. We are a social network, involved in the community, and ambassadors and advocates for all veterans.
Basically, we are a family. Like all families, we see all levels of involvement from our members. Some attend all our functions while others pick and choose their involvement because of commitments to other activities or personal family responsibilities. Some of our members can only commit to paying their annual dues. Regardless of your level of activity, together, our members create the strength necessary to further our commitment in supporting our community and our fellow service members.
To join (see eligibility requirements below) or renew, please click on the appropriate link and fill out the form: New Member Application Form; Transfer Membership to Post 176 Application Form. You can mail it to or drop it off at Springfield Post 176, 6520 Amherst Avenue, Springfield, VA 22150. There is someone in the social quarters (upstairs) every day from early afternoon until at least 9 pm. The dues are currently $40 per year. The easiest way to renew is online at www.legion.org/renew.
Your DD214 and other military records are available at:
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html
Eligibility Information
If you served honorably, at least one day of active duty, you qualify for Legion membership. If you are still serving on active duty, in the Reserves or National Guard, you are also eligible to join.
U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
For additional membership eligibility information go to: https://www.legion.org/membership/faq