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The most comprehensive directory of 3,267 American Legion, VFW, AMVETS & DAV posts across all 50 states. Connect with fellow veterans, access benefits, and find your home away from home.

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About Veterans Posts in America

The United States is home to thousands of veterans posts operated by four major service organizations: the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), AMVETS, and Disabled American Veterans (DAV). These posts serve as community gathering places for veterans and their families, offering everything from benefits counseling and employment assistance to social events and volunteer opportunities.

The American Legion, founded in 1919, operates roughly 12,500 posts nationwide and remains the largest veterans organization in the country with 1.6 million members. The VFW, which traces its roots to 1899, maintains about 6,000 posts and focuses specifically on veterans who served overseas in combat theaters. AMVETS welcomes any veteran with honorable service regardless of wartime status, while the DAV concentrates on advocacy and services for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Our directory includes 3,267 verified posts across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with detailed listings that include street addresses, phone numbers, websites where available, and community ratings. Whether you are a veteran looking to join a local post, a family member seeking support services, or someone who wants to attend a community event, this directory will help you find exactly what you need.

All States

Alaska
45 posts
Alabama
29 posts
Arkansas
25 posts
Arizona
57 posts
California
158 posts
Colorado
57 posts
Connecticut
115 posts
Delaware
45 posts
Florida
131 posts
Georgia
54 posts
Hawaii
42 posts
Iowa
44 posts
Idaho
12 posts
Illinois
156 posts
Indiana
94 posts
Kansas
56 posts
Kentucky
73 posts
Louisiana
39 posts
Massachusetts
93 posts
Maryland
54 posts
Maine
44 posts
Michigan
83 posts
Minnesota
44 posts
Missouri
68 posts
Mississippi
36 posts
Montana
13 posts
North Carolina
83 posts
North Dakota
21 posts
Nebraska
42 posts
New Hampshire
14 posts
New Jersey
126 posts
New Mexico
24 posts
Nevada
29 posts
New York
244 posts
Ohio
167 posts
Oklahoma
49 posts
Oregon
24 posts
Pennsylvania
219 posts
Rhode Island
28 posts
South Carolina
46 posts
South Dakota
8 posts
Tennessee
60 posts
Texas
169 posts
Utah
15 posts
Virginia
46 posts
Vermont
17 posts
Washington
41 posts
Wisconsin
47 posts
West Virginia
39 posts
Wyoming
14 posts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find an American Legion or VFW post near me?
Use our comprehensive directory by browsing by state, city, or searching our map. LegionFinder includes 3,267 verified American Legion, VFW, AMVETS, and DAV posts across all 50 states with complete contact information, phone numbers, websites, and community ratings. Simply click on your state above to view all posts in that area, or use our state directory to filter by city and organization type.
What is the difference between the American Legion and the VFW?
The American Legion, founded in 1919, is open to all veterans with an honorable discharge and has approximately 12,500 posts nationwide. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), established in 1899, requires membership to have combat service in an overseas war and operates roughly 6,000 posts. Both organizations provide community gathering spaces, benefits advocacy, and support services. The Legion typically has broader membership eligibility, while the VFW focuses specifically on combat veterans. Other organizations like AMVETS welcome any honorably discharged veteran, and DAV specializes in services for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
How do I join a veterans post?
To join a veterans post, first verify your eligibility based on your military service record and discharge status. Visit the local post's website or call them directly using the contact information in our directory. Most posts conduct regular membership meetings and welcome new members to attend. The post will have a membership officer who can guide you through the application process, which typically includes submitting proof of honorable discharge, paying membership dues, and completing any membership forms. Many posts have social events and open houses where prospective members can meet current members before joining.
What happens at a veterans post?
Veterans posts serve as community hubs with a variety of activities and functions. Regular events include membership meetings, social gatherings, holiday celebrations, and fundraising events for veterans causes. Many posts operate bars and dining facilities, host live entertainment, organize golf tournaments and other recreational activities, and conduct service projects benefiting the local community and veteran population. Posts also provide benefits counseling, help with VA claims, employment assistance, and support networks for veterans and their families. Some posts are particularly active in community parades, memorial observances, and youth programs like Boys and Girls Scouts.
How many American Legion posts are there in the United States?
The American Legion operates approximately 12,500 posts across all 50 U.S. states and territories. Our LegionFinder directory includes 3,267 verified posts total across all four major veterans organizations: American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), AMVETS, and Disabled American Veterans (DAV). These posts collectively serve millions of veterans and their families nationwide, making them an integral part of the American veterans support network.