Why you should join our post.
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1. To be recognized for holding an office or being part of a team that accomplishes worthy projects. To be recognized for
being a member of a respected, reputable organization. This post was chartered by an act of Congress November 1, 1928. We have been serving the community of Brentwood for over 80 years now.
2. Post functions, activities, and programs meet expectations. Post Activities are educational, enjoyable, and
beneficial to the member and his or her family.
3. The security of knowing members benefits meet expectations. The Service officer is helpful and legislative activities
are meaningful and important.
4. Sharing of personal ideas, goals, and feelings. Interact with members that have similar views or interests.
5. The American Legion media system benefits membership. The American Legion magazine, Legion Dispatch, Department and
Post Newsletters combined with the Web site articles are interesting, informative, beneficial and accessible.
6.There is a reason this is the largest veterans organization in the world. Protect your veterans benefits, you earned them. Put your DD214 to good use. Join today !!
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Membership
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on active duty today, anywhere in the world, or have served during any
eligible war eras, you are a veteran and you're eligible to become a
Legionnaire! You've probably heard of The American Legion. We're
veterans just like you, nearly 3 million strong, who care about America,
veterans and their families and our nation's youth. The Legion has a
powerful voice in Washington dedicated to preserving the rights we've
all earned — and were promised — by service to our nation in
uniform. The American Legion is America's largest veterans organization.
We're fighting for higher active duty pay, future retired COLAs, better
military housing, assistance for veterans in finding jobs, and a
superior health care system proposed by the Legion called the GI Bill of
Health which you — and your family — can continue to use after
separation or retirement. Post 1006 invites you to join us now. Membership
brings an impressive array of benefits. The American Legion is always
there for you and your family — in Washington and nearly 15,000 local
posts throughout America and abroad. Just like you, we're "Still
Serving America!"
Join today take and
advantage of the benefits of being a Legionnaire and to be part of The
American Legion, at the Joseph Loeffler Post 1006 in Brentwood. Please don't let your DD214 sit idle, you earned it so put it to good use today! Application
Member Benefits
The first is The American Legion Prescription
Discount Program. This is not an insurance program but rather a discount plan for drugs,
administered by Caremark,
that are not covered by your other health care plans. Using this program, you can save
an average of twenty per cent off the regular retail price. Check out
the Caremark web site.
The next benefit deals with Eye Care. Administered by EyeMed Vision Care,
this benefit provides discounts on eye exams and eyewear. Participating network providers are
LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical, or one of thousands of independent
doctors of optometry. Call 1-800-793-8626 or visit
the EyeMed Vision Care web site. Go to member access and then provider locator, scroll
to bottom of page to Discount Plan Members and search under "A" for The American Legion.
The two benefits outlined above are available to all
Legion members. The next is a program to assist assist Medicare eligible members in their
search for a program which best fits their needs. It contains three links, "Things To Remember About Medicare Part D",
"Learn How To Enroll Today" and "United Health Rx Brochure". You can access this through
The American Legion National website or call
1-800-811-5376.
Computers, cell phones and household
goods.
Dell Computer offers the Legion family up to 12 percent discount on new Dimension and Inspiron
systems with discounted 3 - 5 day shipping. To learn more, call 1-800-695-8133 or visit
the Dell website; use member ID:
PS35524183 .
The American Legion through American Legion Wireless,
Is an authorized dealer for cell phones and wireless service. As an online superstore,
you can compare pricing on wireless phones and service from today's top providers such
as: Verizon Wireless, Cingular Wireless, T-Mobile, Nextel, and Sprint PCS. Phones are
available through Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony and Ericsson. All you have to do is
enter your zip code then select the carrier you want to deal with. There is even a
"wireless wizard" that will allow you to compare rates.You can access this through
The American Legion National website
The Legion offers Satellite TV for both Posts and
member households through the Dish Network. There are a number of plans starting at
$19.95/ mo. Just follow the links and select the plan that fits best. Visit
the Legion Dish website.
Sears Member Purchase Program is The American Legion's
newest member benefit. Available exclusively through Sears Commercial Sales, members
will receive a private selection consultation with a Sears professionally trained
specialist and additionally receive Preferred Affiliate Program Pricing, backed by Sears'
Matching Plus Policy. Although there are no Appliance Select Centers in our area
you may still be able to take advantage pricing discounts on a wide range of products.
Contact Bill Gillette at 214-392-5088 or via email.
Go to The American Legion National website
. Click on For Your Home.
Selections and purchases are not available through
Sears retail or dealer stores.
Your Legion membership card gives you access to these
and many other benefits. For more info, go to the benefits page of the
The American Legion National website.
The most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) are listed below
Information in this section was supplied by
The Department of New York, American Legion
Q: How do I join this post?
A: Call the post at 631-435-9636
Q: How do I know if I am eligible for membership in The American Legion?
A: Our organization was founded on the premise that all those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces during times of national crisis, regardless of place of service, are eligible to belong to The American Legion. Our membership is based on period of service, not place of service. Therefore, if you have served at least one day of active duty during the eligibility dates and are still serving in the military after any of the said periods or have been honorably discharged, you may become a member. See the dates below.
Q: Why is membership in The American Legion limited to certain periods of time? I served in military, but not during The American Legion eligibility periods.
A: The American Legion was founded in 1919 as a war-time veterans organization. It was chartered by Congress on this basis. Our membership eligibility dates parallel dates set by Congress of war-time service.
Q: How does a post report the death of a member of The American Legion?
A: The form Numbered 30-001 (Member Data Form) was replaced with 30-001/2002 (the one with the red boxes on it) but both forms are correct to use to report deaths. Form 30-001 can be used until supply is depleted.
You can also use a regular transmittal form and write deceased next to the name and member number and mail with the card (with the deceased box checked) if the member has not renewed for the current year. Do not mix membership renewals and reporting deceased members on the same transmittal form.
Q: What benefits do I receive as a member of The American Legion?
A: As a member of The American Legion, you may participate in the low cost life insurance program, as well as many other discounts on moving, car rentals, hotels and motels, eyewear and prescription drugs.
Q: What is a Paid-Up-For-Life Membership?
A: It's a membership you purchase (you can now pay monthly with a credit card) that makes you a Paid-Up-For-Life Member of The American Legion. Joining the over 175,000 who've already become Paid-Up-For-Life Members assures you of all the benefits of American Legion membership for life, with no additional future payment, no more dues notices -- no matter how much the cost of your benefits may go up. See below.
Q: What type of financial aid for college or scholarship information can The American Legion provide?
A: The American Legion publishes a college financial aid guide called NEED A LIFT? This 128 page guide lists scholarships, grants and loans. NEED A LIFT? also contains a scholarship research service application called CASHE. Using the information provided on the application a database of over 150,000 entries will be searched to match awards to the individual. To order a copy of NEED A LIFT? send a $3 check or money order to: NEED A LIFT?, Emblem Sales, PO Box 1050, Indianapolis, IN 46206.
Q: What can I do to get help with a VA claim?
A: American Legion Service Officers offer free advice and guidance for veterans who need to deal with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Check the Department Service Officer for contact information of the officers in your area.
Q: I am related to someone who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibility dates. Can I join the Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion (SAL) even if he/she is not a member of The American Legion?
A: No. If your relative who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibility dates is not a member of The American Legion, you may not join either the American Legion Auxiliary or the Sons of The American Legion. However, if the qualifying veteran is deceased you may join the appropriate organization, even if the qualifying veteran was not a member of The American Legion when living.
Q: Can I ask The American Legion to search its membership list and give me a current address and telephone number of an old Army buddy I want to locate?
A: The American Legion protects the privacy of its members and will not release such information. However, there are certain situations for mail to be forwarded to our members. Legion membership of the requester is required in most cases.
Q: How can I obtain a copy of The American Legion's annual report?
A: Try the National Service Officer.
Q: Is there a history of The American Legion available?
A: Copies of Thomas Rumer's The American Legion: An Official History 1919-1989 is still available from Emblem Sales, The American Legion, PO Box 1050, Indianapolis, IN 46206, Telephone: (317) 630-1251, or FAX: (317) 630-1381 at a cost of $16.95 plus $3.95 postage and handling. Phone and FAX orders are accepted with VISA or MasterCard only.
Q: Where do I direct questions or concerns about local posts?
A: Post matters and/or concerns should be directed to the New York Department Headquarters. The Department has the first line responsibility in reviewing any actions by a post. In addition, if you are interested in joining or even just visiting local posts within an area, please direct all questions to Department Headquarters. The professional staff should provide the information you are seeking.
Q: How can I request a copy of my military discharge records for proof of eligibility?
A: If you are a veteran or next-of-kin of a deceased veteran, you may now use vetrecs.archives.gov to order copies of military records. All others must use the SF 180 or request in a letter.
Veterans or next-of-kin of deceased veterans:
 vetrecs.archives.gov
All others:
Obtain and Fill out Standard Form 180 (SF-180)
Or Write a Letter to Request Records
How to Obtain Standard Form 180 (SF-180), Request Pertaining to Military Records
There are several ways to obtain an SF-180. You can: Download and print a copy of the SF-180 in PDF format.
You need access to a printer and the Adobe Acrobat Reader software (see link below). The form is a total of 3 pages.
The SF-180 is formatted for letter size paper (8.5" x 11"). If your printer can not accommodate this, select "shrink to fit" when the Adobe Acrobat Reader "Print" dialog box appears.
This is also a fillable version of the SF-180. It will allow you to type the needed information into the form using your keyboard. You will still need to print, sign and mail the form. Otherwise, it works the same as stated above.
Order the form to be faxed to you from the National Archives and Records Administration's Fax-on-Demand System
Call the Fax-on-Demand System at (301) 837-0990 from a fax machine , using the handset. Follow the voice instructions, and request document number 2255. There is no charge for this service except for any long distance telephone charges you may incur.
Use the NARA web site to order the form through the mail.
Write to The National Personnel Records Center
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63132
You may also be able to obtain the SF-180:
From the Department of Defense
From Federal Information Centers
From local Veterans Administration offices
From veterans service organizations
The SF 180 may be photocopied as needed. Please submit a separate SF 180 for each individual whose records are being requested.
2. Write a Letter to Request Records
If you are not able to obtain SF-180, you may still submit a request for military records. Requests must contain enough information to identify the record among the more than 70 million on file at NPRC (MPR). Certain basic information is needed to locate military service records. This information includes:
- The veteran's complete name used while in service
- Service number or social security number
- Branch of service
- Dates of service
- Date and place of birth may also be helpful, especially if the service number is not known
If the request pertains to a record that may have been involved in the 1973 fire, also include:
- Place of discharge
- Last unit of assignment
- Place of entry into the service, if known.
Please submit a separate request (either SF 180 or letter) for each individual whose records are being requested.
How to Submit Requests:
Send by mail
Send by fax
Today we must continue to receive requests, dated and with a handwritten signature, either by mail or by fax only. This is because Federal law [5 USC 552a(b)] requires that all requests for records and information be submitted in writing. Each request must be signed and dated.
You may submit more than one request per envelope or fax, but please submit a separate request (either SF 180 or letter) for each individual whose records are being requested.
Send by Mail
Our mailing address is:
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
Send by Fax
Our fax number for requesting military records is 314-801-9195.
The Center will respond in writing by U.S. Mail.
3. Order Processing Time
Response times for records requested from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) vary greatly depending on the nature of the request. For example, the NPRC Military Records Facility currently has a backlog of 180,000 requests and receives approximately 5,000 requests per day. Routine requests for separation documents currently require only 2-4 weeks for servicing. However, requests that involve reconstruction efforts due to the 1973 fire or older records which require extensive search efforts may take much longer. The average turnaround time on all requests is currently running at approximately 12 weeks.
Q: How can I request confirmation if an individual has ever served in the military?
A: The information page has been developed to respond quickly to the many people who write to the Department of Defense requesting confirmation whether an individual has ever served in the military. To obtain certificates of service or non-service under the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act of 1940, please address your correspondence to the appropriate military office listed. In the event you are unsure of the Service that an individual may have served in, the only recourse is to write to each office. Click Here for mailing addresses - the charge for each Soldiers and Sailors certificate (as of February 21, 2002) is $5.20. Checks should be made payable to the "Treasurer of the United States."
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National Constitution, Article IV:Section 1: Any person shall be eligible for membership in THE AMERICAN LEGION who was a member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Air Force of the United States and asigned to active duty at sometime during any of the following periods:
World
War One: 7-6-17 to 11-11-18
World War II: 12-7-41 to 12-31-46
Korea: 6-25-50 to 1-31-55
Vietnam: 2-28-61 to 5-7-75
Lebanon and Grenada: 8-24-82 to 7-31-84
Panama: 12-20-89 to 1-31-90
*US Merchant Marines: 12-7-41 to 8-15-45
Persian Gulf: 8-02-90 to the cessation of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States; all dates inclusive, or who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of his entry therein, served on active duty in the armed forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during any of said periods; provided, however, that such service shall have been terminated by honorable discharge or honorable separation, or continued honorably after any of said periods; provided further, that that no person shall be entitled to membership who, being in such service during any of said periods, refused
on conscientious, political or other grounds to subject himself to military discipline or unqualified service.
Section 2:There shall be no form or class of membership except an active membership, and dues shall be paid annually or for life.
Section 3: No person may be a member at any one time of more than one post.
Section 4: No person, who has been expelled by a post, shall be admitted to membership in another post, without the consent of
the expelling post, except that where such consent has been asked for and denied by such post, he may then appeal to the Executive
Committee of the department of the expelling post for permission to be admitted to membership in another post, and shall be ineligible
for membership until such permission is granted.
* Merchant Marines eligible only if attached to the Army or Navy during the dates indicated.
National Guard and Reserve veterans should see their local posts for eligibility.
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Post PUFLs |
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A 'PUFL' is a member who is Paid-Up-For-Life. They paid a lump sum to assure them the benefits of the American Legion for life.
They will NEVER see another post, county, state or national dues increase again! It really is a good deal.
Annual post dues-$39.50
24 & under $1,240.30
25-29 $1,192.90
30-34 $989.48
35-39 $935.36
40-44-$873.74
45-49-$805.40
50-54-$731.54
55-59-$652.94
60-64-$567.62
65-69-$480.32
70-74-$396.98
75-79-$319.16
80-84-$252.41
85 & over-$232.26
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Time Payment Plan |
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1. Current members of The American Legion may use the Time Payment Plan to purchase a Paid-Up-For-Life (PUFL) Membership through National Headquarters. No interest or service charge is added.
2. The applicant must be a Member in good standing meaning the member must hava a valid membership card for the current Legion year.
3. A copy of the member's separation form (i.e. DD214) or current active duty military ID must be attached to the completed application; if neither is available, a copy of the member's current driver's license may be accepted. The PUFL application will not be accepted without the appropriate documentation.
4. When the application is submitted to the Post for certification, the first month's payment must be included as the deposit. Please do send send cash. Payment of the deposit can be made by check, money order or credit card (MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express).
5. Dues paid in advance (prior to January 1 each year) cannot be considered as part of the initial deposit.
6. After reciept and approval of the application, National Headquarters will process the deposit and the remaining balance will be divided into 35 equal monthly payments. National will mail the applicants a supply of payment coupons to be used for submitting monthly payments to National Headquarters until the entire PUFL fee is paid-in-full, DO NOT submit monthly payments to the post or department; mail directly to National Headquarters. National is not responsible for mis-directed or lost payments.
7. The total PUFL membership fee must be paid within 35 months after the application is processed at National and consecutive monthly payments are to be maintained. Delinquent accounts may be closed with or without notice to the member.
8. The member can pay more than the minimum each month; however, payment is expected each consecutive month.
9. The permanent (plastic) PUFL Membership card will be issued only after the total PUFL fee is paid-in-full, If annual cards are issued before the fee is paid-in-full, the member will receive an annual card with the notation of "TIME PAY."
10. No refund of payment(s) will be made if the member choses to discontinue participation in the Time Payment Plan. or if National must close the account (delinquent payments, returned checks, etc). The member will not be eligible to participate in the Time Payment Plan in the future, but may re-submit an application with full payment at any time. (any funds previously submitted on the cancelled account will not be credited to the new application.)
11. Should a PUFL Member hold membership in a post whose charter has been canceled and no other Post is available to accept a transfer, then the unused portion of the original fee, if any, will be refunded. The same will apply in the case of a member whose membership has been permanently revoked by the post. Except as stated, no refund of PUFL Membersip fees paid to National will be made during or after participation in the Time Payment Plan.
Please see the Membership Chairman for an application.
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Peter Antonaccio, WWII, 32 year member |
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PPC John W Bugler, Korea, 11 year member |
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Oscar Casey, WWII, 20 year member |
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Ralph T Coe, WWII, 25 year member |
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Donald E Elliot, Vietnam, 12 year member |
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Frank D Hurley, WWII, 4 year member |
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George Kelly, WWII, 41 year member |
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William Kloepfer, Korea, 21 year member |
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Steven V Madera, Vietnam, 26 year member |
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Thomas J Pyatt, Vietnam, 27 year member |
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* PPC Ernest A Sawtelle, Vietnam, 19 year member |
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John B Schmieder, WWII, 27 year member |
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Christopher T Spano, Korea, 25 year member |
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Thomas E Zimmerman, Vietnam, 43 member |
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A Life membership is honorary and paid for by the post.
Our post usually gives Honorary Life Membership to members that have reached 50 years of continuous membership.
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Robert Morgenweck, 65 years |
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Michael Kilpatrick, 55 years |
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Elizabeth Zelaney, 55 years |
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William Fallon, 50 years |
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Charles Popik, 50 years |
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