Sons of The American Legion Brochure

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 SAL has assisted The American Legion with its programs and activities. In 2024, the SAL attained an all-time high membership of 397,243 members. The largest detachment (state level) has more than 61,000 members. There are trophies and awards given to detachments and squadrons for the largest membership, and the largest increase in membership.

The 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 Well-being Foundation (CWF). The SAL has raised $10 million for the CWF.

SAL members have donated over 455,000 volunteer hours in veterans hospitals 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.

The SAL continues to provide services to those in need in the local communities, through programs that include fundraising events. The American Legion, SAL and the American Legion Auxiliary form the Legion Family. The SAL is assisting with the Citizens Flag Alliance in their efforts to secure a constitutional amendment to protect the flag of the United States from desecration.