In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.

Membership Requirements

Eligibility for membership in the American Legion Auxiliary is determined by The American Legion. Membership in the auxiliary is limited to those who have a direct personal connection (mothers, spouse, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, and grandmothers) with active-duty service (see dates below). This service is through a member of one’s own immediate family who served in the Armed Forces. Upon establishment of eligibility, they may become a member of the local unit of the auxiliary. A member of the local unit is also a member of the department and national organization, just as a citizen of Chicago is also a citizen of Illinois, and of the United States. By payment of dues in the local unit, a member also contributes to the support of the department and the national organization.

Membership in The American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to the:

• grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion; and 
• grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918 and any time after December 7, 1941 who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge;
• grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941, who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and
• to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion.