American Legion & Winona Area Veteran's Center

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.

Membership in the American Legion, the World’s Largest Veterans Service Organization, is open to any US Military veteran that served at least on day of Active Duty during one of the following periods:

• April 6, 1917 – Nov. 11, 1918
• Dec. 7, 1941 – Dec. 31, 1946
• June 25, 1950 – Jan. 31, 1955
• Feb. 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975
• Aug. 24, 1982 – July 31, 1984
• Dec. 20, 1989 – Jan. 31, 1990
• Aug. 2, 1990 until cessation of hostilities as determined by the US Government
• Merchant Marines between Dec. 7, 1941 and Aug. 15, 1945.Your membership makes you eligible for many discounts, programs and benefits.