Sons of The American Legion (SAL) is a program of The American Legion established at the national convention in 1932 in Portland, Ore. Since then, the Sons of The American Legion has assisted The American Legion with its programs and activities. In 2019, Sons of The American Legion attained an all-time high membership of over 372,000 members nationally. The largest detachment (state level) has more than 50,000 members. There are trophies and awards given to detachments and squadrons for the largest membership, and the largest increase in membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SAL is more than just membership. SAL members have worked together with The American Legion to promote children and youth programs, including the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (CWF). In 2019, SAL raised over $427,000 for CWF. Since 1988, the Sons of The American Legion has raised over $7 million for the CWF. SAL members have donated over 455,000 volunteer hours in veterans hospitals throughout the country and raised over $1.6 million that has gone directly to the VA hospitals and VA homes for a variety of items including TVs, radios, medical equipment and clothes for the patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sons of The American Legion continues to provide services to those in need in the local communities, through programs that include fundraising events. The American Legion, Sons of The American Legion and The American Legion Auxiliary form the Legion Family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>\u2022 To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.
\u2022 To honor my forefather\u2019s service to our country.
\u2022 To perpetuate (encourage) the true spirit and positive view toward Americanism.
\u2022 To help our children of (and into) tomorrow.
\u2022 To assist teaching all Americans of all ages what it took to make our country great.
\u2022 To keep freedom alive.
\u2022 To reinstate our loyalty and patriotism and beliefs in America.
\u2022 To help our country prepare for the future through the ideals established by our forefathers.
\u2022 To provide various services to the community, state and nation.
\u2022 To protect our nation\u2019s flag and to educate youth on flag etiquette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>\u2022 To support The American Legion and its programs.
\u2022 To respect our parent organization.
\u2022 To give back, for what The American Legion has done for my family and me.
\u2022 To make our support of The American Legion Family as strong as possible.
\u2022 To help teach our youth the principles of justice, freedom and democracy.
\u2022 To unite with others who belong to the organization with a shared interest.
\u2022 To learn how to conduct a meeting using Robert’s Rules of Order.
\u2022 To be a part of The American Legion Family, and to help preserve it.
\u2022 To help the Sons of The American Legion become a better organization for all those who belong and for all who are helped through the Sons of The American Legion programs.
\u2022 To help prepare our youth in their ability to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>\u2022 To help care for all veterans who served our nation by assisting the VA&R and the VAVS programs.
\u2022 To impact my community in a positive way, by helping and assisting veterans, and supporting various American Legion programs.
\u2022 To provide assistance to all veterans, especially those in need of care.
\u2022 To help assure that our veterans, POWs and MIAs from all wars will never be forgotten.
\u2022 To show pride for those who served this country to keep us free.
\u2022 For God and country, and to support our veterans and their families.
\u2022 To show the pride we take knowing our contributions to The American Legion and its charitable programs are making a difference for the youth of America.
\u2022 To help those in need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"