Join ALA Unit 281 to serve Veterans, Active Duty Military and their families,

and support youth education programs.

ALA Unit 281 is a unit of the national American Legion Auxiliary and must comply with the national eligibility requirements. If you do not meet these requirements, please consider becoming a Volunteer to work with the members of ALA Unit 281 in service.

Please review the eligibility requirements, and then print and complete either the membership form or the volunteer form. ALA membership is $65 annually, plus a one time $20 registration fee. Volunteers make a $65 annual donation to the unit. Mail completed form, necessary documents, and check to:

ALA Unit 281

P.O. Box 6367

Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-6367

Eligibility Requirements for ALA Membership

Membership in The American Legion Auxiliary shall be

limited to the:

(1) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion; and

(2) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 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 of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge;

(3) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941 who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and

(4) to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion.*

* A woman who is eligible for American Legion membership is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of The American Legion. However, eligibility of her female relatives (sister, mother, direct descendants) and/or spouse depends upon her membership in The American Legion.

Questions?

ALAUnit281@gmail.com