American Legion Membership
Join today and become part of a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. The American Legion 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.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
Current Members
Your membership is not based on the day you joined, but the calendar year, regardless of the day you signed up. Ensure that you renew your membership before it expires at the end of the calendar year. This will allow us to continue working our great programs with the increased per capita received, and our voice on Capital Hill grows even stronger than it is today.
Please pay your 2025 dues now, so you can help us attain 100% Post Membership. IT’S NOT THE PRICE YOU PAID TO JOIN, BUT THE PRICE YOU PAID TO BECOME ELIGIBLE!!!
New Members
Application Process
Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following information to the Post 673 Adjutant, Bar Tender or Steward: Membership applications are available at the Post or:
- Complete, save and print the American Legion Membership Application
- Prepare an annual dues check for $40.00 payable to the American Legion William C. Dexter Post 673
- If you are currently on Active Duty, present your valid military identification card (Common Access Card) at the Post, otherwise, provide a copy of your Member-4 DD214 to ascertain membership eligibility. Please black-out your Social Security Number on the copy.
- Mail or deliver the application and dues to:
American Legion William C. Dexter Post 673
113 East Dexter Street
Black River, NY 13612
- If the information is correct, membership will be approved and then a membership card will be provided to you
Acceptable Proof of Service Documentation
- Form DD214 (Official discharge certificate)
- Official “Honorable Discharge” certificate
- Form DD1300 (Official military death certificate)
- Official record of burial in a military cemetery issued by the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Current or former military ID card
- Current or former LES (Leave and Earnings Statement)
- Official logbook entries from a military unit