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Patriotic Organizations Feeling Patriotic? Why not join One of These Fine Organizations? When there are parades on the 4th of July, Memorial Day and Veterans Day, we have many patriotic organizations such as the American Legion, VFW, DAV, VVA and other service organizations that literally "join the parade." Here is a list of large organizations that quietly go about the business of supporting our Armed Forces. All are dedicated to developing and maintaining a strong military. Whether you have ever served or not, there is at least one of them that you are eligible to join. Organization Website Eligibility Requirements Chapter Locator & Mission Appli- cation Cost ($US) Membership Contacts Association of the United States Army Street: 2425 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 Mail: AUSA PO Box 1560 Arlington, VA 22201-0860 AUSA AUSA is open to all Army ranks and all components -- including Active, National Guard and Reserve -- and Department of the Army civilians, retirees, concerned citizens and family members. Indeed, AUSA welcomes anyone who subscribes to the philosophy of a strong national defense with special concern for the Army. Community businesses and defense industry companies are also represented by AUSA. Chapters Mission Online Mail-in $12-$33 Varies by Rank Teshaka Kirkman Tele: 800-336-4570 Ext. 688 FAX: 703-841-7570 Air Force Association 1501 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22209-1198 AFA AFA membership is open to Veterans of all military branches and their spouses. All active duty military and spouses are also eligible. Other interested persons may join under the status of patron. Chapters Mission Online Mail-In $36 MC Visa AMEX service@afa.org Voice: 800-727-3337 option 3 FAX: 703-247-5853 Marine Corps Association Street Address: 715 Broadway Street Quantico, Virginia 22134 Mail Address: P.O. Box 1775 Quantico, VA 22134 MCA Membership is open to all active duty, Reserve, retired, and honorably discharged Marine veterans. Also eligible are members of our sister Services who are serving with or have served with Marine Corps units. Spouses, children of MCA members over 15 years of age, and unmarried former spouses or widows of MCA members are eligible in their own right for membership. No Chapters Mission Online Mail-In Off $29 Enl $19 Check MO MC Visa AMEX memberservices@mca-marines.org mca@mca-marines.org Voice: 1-800–336–0291 Fax: 703–640–0823 Fax: 703-630-1446 Marine Corps League Street Address: 8626 Lee Highway Suite 201 Fairfax, VA 22031 Mail Address: P.O. Box 3070 Merrifield, VA 22116 MCL If on active duty, must have served as a U.S. Marine for more than 90 days, and the character that service must have been honorable. If discharged, must have been a US Maraine with an honorable discharge. Detachments Mission Mail-In $30 MC Visa Check MO mcl@mcleague.org Voice: 703-207-9588 FAX: 703-207-0047 Navy League of the United States 2300 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201-3308 NLUS US Citizenship required, and may not be on active duty in any branch of service. Councils Mission Online Mail-In $40 MC Visa AMEX dsacarob@navyleague.org Voice:(800) 356-5760 FAX: (703) 528-2333 Questions or comments? Send email to Webmaster USAFNS by Web Independent News Service, L.L.C. Copyright (C) 2002-2003 Web Independent News Service, L.L.C.