EXAMINATION ON FIVE POINT PROGRAM OF SERVICE Over the next several pages, there are questions and answers as well as projects necessary to attain each of the five stars, and ultimately the Five Point Program of Service. The projects can be completed by a group of squadron members, or an individual. Patriotism 1. Is it […]
FIVE POINT PROGRAM OF SERVICE The five points are: 1. PATRIOTISM: Love of flag; love of country. 2. CITIZENSHIP: Individual obligation of citizenship. 3. DISCIPLINE: Respect for and obedience to rules. 4. LEADERSHIP: Participation in group activities. 5. LEGIONISM: Knowledge of The American Legion. The Five Star Award When SAL members demonstrate perfection in the […]
THE TEN IDEALS 1. PATRIOTISM: Turn out for Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day parades and ceremonies. Learn the proper display of the flag. Learn the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. HEALTH: Write an essay on how to maintain sanitary conditions to promote health in your home, the post home and/or in camps and outdoors […]
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES July: Squadrons could cooperate with the sponsoring post in observance of Independence Day, July 4. August: SAL members participating in the Ten Ideals Program may wish to show their proficiency in portions of the ideals of health and training. Installation of squadron officers often takes place during August. September: As a new […]
Squadron commander: You are entrusted with teaching and protecting the cardinal principles of the Sons of The American Legion and supervising duties of all other squadron officers. You are guided by the squadron constitution and by the decision of the squadron as a body, yet you are primarily responsible for the success of this year’s […]
American Legion honors victims from 9/11 Pentagon attack By Mackenzie Wolf SEP 09, 2021 American Legion Past National Commander Richard Santos returned to the Washington, D.C., area on Sept. 8 to lay a wreath honoring the 184 lives lost at the Pentagon during the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. On that day, Santos was the […]
