Questions about the Sons of The American Legion
How large is the Sons of The American Legion?
Each year since 1982, the Sons of The American Legion has set a new
all-time high in membership. Currently, there are more than 250,000 members
of the Sons in this country and abroad.
What is the main purpose of the Sons?
The mission of the Sons is to support veterans and their families and
the policies of our parent organization, The American Legion. Virtually
everything that involves the Sons could be grouped under three areas: 1)
support for veterans and their families, 2) promoting patriotism and Americanism
and 3) promoting programs which benefit the youth of our country.
Why would someone want to join the Sons?
Different people have different reasons for belonging to organizations.
For many, membership in the Sons has allowed them to become involved in
American Legion programs alongside their fathers. Others belong out of
respect for their parents' and grandparents' service to our country in
the military. Many younger members get involved and learn valuable leadership
skills involving organization, public speaking, negotiating, budgeting
and fundraising skills. Membership in our organization also provides individuals
with opportunities to forge lifelong friendships with people who share
a common bond.
How do I know if I'm eligible to join the Sons?
Membership in this organization is established through an individual's
parents' or grandparents' military service. Essentially, if your parents
or grandparents are (or were) eligible to join The American Legion, you
would be eligible to join the Sons of The American Legion
How can I sign up for the Sons?
You should check with someone at The American Legion Post nearest you.
There is a good chance that Post will have its own Squadron of the Sons.
If not, someone at the Post should be able to tell you where to find a
Squadron near you.
Can an S.A.L. member sign up a new Legion member and vice versa?
Yes! The same applies to Auxiliary membership. As long as the necessary
membership application is filled out and the prospective member provides
a copy of his/her DD-214 discharge papers (this applies to Legion membership...prospective
S.A.L. and Auxiliary members need to supply a copy of discharge papers
for the relative through whom their eligibility is established) and they
pay the appropriate amount for dues, simply submit these materials to the
Legion or S.A.L. Adjutant. In fact...many members of the Sons like to carry
around blank copies of membership applications for each of the Legion Family
organizations, just in case.
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