How To Join/Renew

Become a Member of Award-Winning Madera Post 131 – You’ve probably heard of The American Legion.  We’re veterans just like you, nearly 3 million strong, who care about America, veterans, their families, and our nation’s youth.

The National organization starts their yearly membership renewal on July 1st each year for the next calendar year. You can renew your membership by mail or come into the office.

2025-2026 Renewals: The Legion has 272 renewals completed already! 65 of those were online! Online renewals provide you with 1 year, 3 year and PUFL options. If you haven’t renewed for 2025, you can choose the three-year renewal and get 2025-2027 paid for and not lose your continuous years. If you are good for 2025, the three years will give you 2026-2028. The Early Bird time frame started Tuesday and goes until September 30th, so when you renew your membership, you will receive the Early Bird card with your 2026 membership card. If you are a PUFL member, you have an Early Bird drink card that is available for you in the Lounge. If you have paid for a three-year renewal that includes 2026, your membership and Early Bird drink cards are available in the Lounge as well. Renew at: legion.org/renew, or come into the Post office. Dues remain at $50.

Renew Membership

The American Legion starts yearly membership renewal on July 1st each year for the next calendar year with a renewal mailing to all members. Current members may visit the Post to Renew or Mail the renewal slip with payment to Madera Post 131, 249 W Esperanza Blvd, Green Valley, AZ 85614. 

Eligibility to Join

  • Eligibility: Membership eligibility in The American Legion is based on honorable service with the US Armed Forces between:
    • December 7, 1941 and current date
    • * Because eligibility dates remain open, all members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.

New Membership

  • New Membership:  Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following information to Post 131:
    • Complete an American Legion Membership application
      • Application available at the Post 131 office OR
      • Download and print the membership application below
      • Copy of DD214 or Discharge (Get information about your DD-214 online)
    • Membership Dues Payment
    • Please review eligibility dates (ABOVE) before applying.  Membership will be approved and then your membership card will be available for pickup in the lounge/bar anytime the lounge is open.
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Transfers

  • Transfers:  Veterans applying for transfers from your current Post to Post 131 must submit the following:
    • Completed Member Data Form (see Adjutant)
    • Copy of existing membership card
    • Membership dues payment, if current year dues are not paid