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Discussion in 'Vets and Friends' started by Salty, Mar 4, 2016.

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The American Legion is open to most who pulled active duty.
Is there any reason you have not joined?

#1 Salty, Mar 4, 2016
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Joined, and let my membership lapse. The magazine seemed to be a bit partisan. And my schedule has never made swinging by to hang out something that I could do very often.

To be honest, I think online forums are giving vets a lot of the things that they previously used the Legion and VFW for.

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As a voice for vets, the Legion has the broadest membership requirements. Though, they could be broader. To me the question is "is your local post more than a social club?" As Christians, our primary source of fellowship should be our local church. However, my post has an active

Boys' State program.

Care Package program through its Auxiliary.

Outreach to the local VA long term care facilities.
#3 Squire Robertsson, Mar 10, 2016

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