Do You Remember?
Do you remember when your unit was under fire? You were scared. You didn’t know whether you would ever get home again, see your family, your loved ones. And the only thing that you could count on in that instant was your buddy. And you knew he was counting on you too.
Perhaps you were one of the lucky ones who never saw combat. Do you remember the tediousness of garrison life? Do you remember the interminable hurry up and wait? Do you remember the inane make-work projects you were ordered to do? But your buddy was always there along side you, making the wise-crack, helping you make it though each day, maybe even covering for you on occasion.
Your buddy still needs you!!!
Maybe your buddy is in one of the VA hospitals; his war wounds and/or time have taken its toll on his body. Maybe he or she is a young veteran, just discharged from service in Iraq, Afghanistan or Vietnam, and is having difficulty finding a civilian job. Maybe your buddy is just an ordinary guy or gal like yourself, wanting to share stories and comradeship with someone who was in a similar situation.
The American Legion is the place for you to help your buddy and for your buddy to help you. Founded in 1918, it is the largest veteran’s organization in the United States with over 3 million members.
We are veterans just like you. We care about America,our fellow veterans. our families and our children. As a member of our Post we continue to serve our God, our Country and our Community. Your Post needs you now.
Our Legionnaires participate in many community activities such as parades, memorials, dedications, etc.
We have a funeral honor guard detail ready, willing and able at the family’s request. Our funeral detail is available to all veterans. When requested, we are also available to help other veteran organizations with their memorials.
We sponsor local students to participate in Boy State, sponsor youth programs like Boy Scouts, Young Marines, and Junior ROTC programs at Osbourne Park and Unity Reed High Schools. We also conduct local competitions for the American Legion Essay Contest and Oratorical Contests.
AMERICA NEEDS YOU – JOIN NOW
REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN THE AMERICAN LEGION
New Membership:
Eligibility is from 7 DEC 1941 to present based on honorable service with the US Armed Forces. At least one day of active duty with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, or Coast Guard (and WWII Merchant Marine) and honorably discharged or still serving honorably.
National Guard and Reserves, are generally not eligible unless you have been activated (recalled) on Federal orders for at least one day.
- Complete American Legion Membership APPLICATION.(The application will display as an Adobe Acrobat page you can print.)
- Print two (2) completed copies. Keep one copy for your records.
- Mail the following to Post or bring to the Post and ask the bartender for a membership envelope:
- Completed Application
- Copy of DD214 Discharge (Application for DD214)
- Membership Dues Payment (Currently $50.00 per year) Make checks payable to “American Legion Post 10”. Do not send cash.
- If the information is correct, membership will be approved and then a membership card will be mailed to you.
Transfers:
A transfer is anyone who is currently a member of a different post (in any State) a member of the general administrative post (Post 141), or anyone whose membership has expired due to non-payment of dues.
Transfer applications require filling out a multi-part application form (Member Data Form) which you can pick up at the Post.
- Submit the following:
- Completed Member Data Form.
- Copy of DD214 Discharge .
- Copy of your Membership Card.
- Membership dues payment, if current year dues are not paid. Make checks payable to “American Legion Post 10”. Do not send cash.
- If the information is correct, membership will be approved and then a Post 10 membership card will be mailed to you.
For any questions please stop at the Post or call (703-369-4900). Leave your phone number and Post 10’s First Vice Commander, Ed Filipowski will contact you. You may also leave a contact request on our CONTACT page.
Application Mailing Address:
Robert V. McMaugh Memorial American Legion Post 10
9950 Cockrell Road
Manassas, Virginia 20110
c/o First Vice Commander Ed Filipowski
Membership information from National Headquarters:
Post 10 Family Membership
Post 10 is a family of organizations associated with the American Legion. If you don’t qualify to join as a Legionnaire, You may qualify to join one of our family organizations. You may also qualify to join more than one of our organizations.
The American Legion Auxiliary is made up of the male and female spouses, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion.
Visit the Auxiliary Membership Page
The Sons of the American Legion (SAL) members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership.
Visit the SAL Membership Page
The American Legion Riders include members of the Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion.
Visit the Riders Membership Page