The Sons of The American Legion (SAL) is a part of The American Legion family, established to assist with their programs and activities. The American Legion, the Sons of The American Legion, and the American Legion Auxiliary form the "Legion Family." Our family boasts a combined total membership of nearly 4.2 million members.

The Sons of The American Legion is more than just membership. On all levels, they have worked together with The American Legion to promote a wide variety of programs, including assissting the local posts in all activities, Veterans programs (VAVS), VA home and hospital volunteering, Children & Youth activities, and fund raising. The members of SAL have donated many volunteer hours in the Veterans Hospitals throughout the country and raised money going directly to the VA hospitals and VA homes for a variety of items including TVs, radios, medical equipment, and clothes for the patients.

The Sons of The American Legion Detachment of Rhode Island works in very close conjunction with the Legionnaires and the Ladies Auxiliary, and is very active in promoting their programs, such as the Disabled Veterans of America, the VA Hospital, Children and Youth activities, Boys and Girls State, and Operation Standdown, including fire departments, ambulance squadrons, libraries, schools, and many local and state-wide charities, such as the Ronald MacDonald House and the Rhode Island Food Bank.

• Membership in the Sons of The American Legion
• Department Detachment Officers

You can join the Sons of The American Legion if you are:

• a male descendant, adopted son or stepson of a member of The American Legion.
• a male descendant of a veteran who died in service during the American Legion eligibility periods.
• a male descendant of a deceased veteran honorably discharged from service during the American Legion eligibility dates.

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Last Updated: August 18, 2001