About our Post

In 2008 Veterans in Wellington formed American Legion Post 390.

“We have the ability to have a very strong American Legion Post in Wellington and be very community-oriented,” said David Knapp, the post’s commander.

The American Legion is a veterans’ organization that was chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1919. There are about 15,000 posts worldwide with nearly 3 million members. There are 21 posts in the 11th district, which includes Palm Beach, Martin and Okeechobee counties. Membership is open to veterans who have served in a conflict. So far, the Wellington post has 24 members, including one Iraqi war veteran. Knapp said there are upward of 500 veterans in Wellington.

Eligibility for the American Legion Information

If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7,1941 and have been honorably discharged or are still serving – you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!

*Because eligibility dates remain open, all active duty 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.

**U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).

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