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.

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At the 2026 American Legion National Convention, delegates adopted new membership eligibility language for the American Legion Auxiliary thus expanding eligibility and allowing more family members to join the ALA.

The Legion has authority over the ALA’s membership eligibility; this language change allows more people into our organization – strengthening our ability to better serve our veterans, military, and their families.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

Section 2.  Membership in the American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to:

grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants within two degrees of consanguinity of members of the American Legion; and

grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants within two degrees of consanguinity of all servicemembers who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 1, 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 or the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and dies in the line of duty of after honorable discharge;

grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants within two degrees of consanguinity of all servicemembers who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 1, 1918, and any time after December 7, 1941, who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility period 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.

The revisions to the ALA’s eligibility mentioned above allow individuals the potential to be members of both the Sons of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. The Legion’s national judge advocate has confirmed that this dual membership does not constitute a conflict of interest with the American Legion.

..There are three classes of members in the Ames American Legion Auxiliary.

Adult Membership – Dues are $40 Annually

Junior Membership – Dues are $5 Annually

Dual Membership – Dues are $20 Annually

A dual member is a member who also holds membership in The American Legion

To be considered for membership, please fill out the attached application and mail or drop off to 225 Main St, Ames, IA  50010

American Legion Auxiliary Membership Application