Welcome

The Sons of the American Legion is a patriotic service organization made up of male descendants, adopted sons, stepsons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of members of The American Legion, or of veterans who served honorably in the U.S. military during eligible periods. SAL members support veterans, military families, youth programs, and their communities while preserving the values of patriotism and service.

 Membership is open to males of all ages whose parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent served in the U.S. military and was eligible for American Legion membership. This includes biological, adopted, and step relationships. 

 SAL members volunteer in veteran support programs, fundraising, community service, youth mentorship, scholarship efforts, patriotic events, and support for The American Legion’s mission. They often assist with ceremonies, charitable causes, and post activities. 

 No. You do not need to have served in the military. Membership is based on family lineage to an eligible veteran. 

 Members gain opportunities for leadership, networking, volunteer service, patriotic involvement, access to Legion family events, support programs, and the chance to honor their family’s military legacy. 

 Yes. There is no minimum age requirement as long as eligibility is met. Many squadrons encourage youth involvement to help build future leaders. 

• American Legion: Veterans organization 
• American Legion Auxiliary: Family members, primarily women, supporting veterans 
• Sons of the American Legion: Male descendants of eligible veterans
  Together, they form the American Legion Family.
• American Legion Riders: Sons Members and Legion or Auxiliary members may join the Riders

 You can join by contacting a local American Legion Post or SAL Squadron, completing an application, and paying annual dues. Your Card is Accepted at all American Legions around the world. You can partake in what ever the legion does on a daily basis( Food, Bar etc. ) 

 Joining SAL allows you to honor your family’s military service, support veterans and communities, develop leadership skills, participate in meaningful service projects, and be part of one of the largest veteran-support organizations in the world. 

The sons of the American Legion Card is Accepted all around the world, and is wonderful for cross country drives, there is always one around.

As a member yes you do, you have every right to vote or speak up for/against anything motioned. And you can become an officer, mist posts want to be sure you know how they run, some may say 6 months or a year as a member then be nominated for a Officer Position.