The Sons of The American Legion was created in 1932 as an organization
within The American Legion The S.A.L. is made up of boys and men of all
ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military
and became eligible for membership in The American Legion. Together,
members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and the
Sons of The American Legion make up what is known as The Legion
Family. All three organizations place high importance on preserving our
American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation's
children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most
importantly, teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship. Sons have
always assisted Legionnaires with Legion Family programs. Our Family
boasts a combined total membership of nearly 4.2 million members. This
year, Sons attained an all time high national membership of over 307,000.
The largest Detachment, Pennsylvania, has over 38,000 members. Trophies
and awards are given to Detachments and Squadrons for the largest
membership and the largest increase in membership.
Just as each Legion post determines the extent of its service to the
community, state, and nation, each S.A.L. squadron is permitted flexibility in
planning programs and activities to meet its own needs. The S.A.L. has
study programs recommended for younger members. One such program,
called "The Ten Ideals," teaches the elements of patriotism, health,
knowledge, training, honor, faith, helpfulness, courtesy, reverence, and
comradeship. If a member completes the Ten Ideals program, he is eligible
to continue with another program called the "Five-Point Program of
Service." This program covers patriotism, citizenship, discipline, leadership,
and legionism.
within The American Legion The S.A.L. is made up of boys and men of all
ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military
and became eligible for membership in The American Legion. Together,
members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and the
Sons of The American Legion make up what is known as The Legion
Family. All three organizations place high importance on preserving our
American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation's
children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most
importantly, teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship. Sons have
always assisted Legionnaires with Legion Family programs. Our Family
boasts a combined total membership of nearly 4.2 million members. This
year, Sons attained an all time high national membership of over 307,000.
The largest Detachment, Pennsylvania, has over 38,000 members. Trophies
and awards are given to Detachments and Squadrons for the largest
membership and the largest increase in membership.
Just as each Legion post determines the extent of its service to the
community, state, and nation, each S.A.L. squadron is permitted flexibility in
planning programs and activities to meet its own needs. The S.A.L. has
study programs recommended for younger members. One such program,
called "The Ten Ideals," teaches the elements of patriotism, health,
knowledge, training, honor, faith, helpfulness, courtesy, reverence, and
comradeship. If a member completes the Ten Ideals program, he is eligible
to continue with another program called the "Five-Point Program of
Service." This program covers patriotism, citizenship, discipline, leadership,
and legionism.
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