Department of Kansas Sons of the American Legion

"We are The Sons of American Legion" and we are "Dedicated to the Betterment of All Children."

Membership in the S.A.L. is open to all male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion. Also accepted are any such descendants of veterans who died in service during the eligibility periods set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The American Legion or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service. Since the eligibility age begins from date of birth, activities and programs of squadrons are determined by age groups within squadrons and the needs of the community. Just as each Legion post determines the extent of its service to the community, state, and nation, so each squadron is permitted flexibility in planning programs and activities to meet its own needs. The average age of an S.A.L. member is estimated at 40 years of age.  Membership in the sons in 2008 reached 323,264 in 5,673 Squadrons, in 52 Detachments

The Sons of the American Legion have study programs recommended for younger members, however, this is not limited to just them. The program is called The Ten Ideals, patriotism, health, knowledge, training, honor, faith, helpfulness, courtesy, reverence, and comradeship. Once completed, members may continue with another program called the Five-Point Program of Service. This program covers patriotism, citizenship, discipline, leadership, and legionism.

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 assisting the local posts in all activities, Veterans programs (VAVS), VA home and hospital volunteering, Children & Youth activities, and fund raising. In the last three years, the Sons of The American Legion have raised over $1,000,000 for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, including $332,000 in 2009.  The members of SAL have donated over 277,782 volunteer hours for 2008 in the Veterans Hospitals throughout the country and raised $1,460,335 that has gone directly to the VA hospitals and VA homes for a variety of items including TVs, radios, medical equipments, and clothes for the patients.  Also in 2008 a total of $1,857,474 and 491,529 hours of service and support of Americanism programs.

The National Sons of The American Legion website provides information and forms which are not included on the state web site www.kssal.org or The American Legion site www.legion.org. 

For a list of Detachment of Kansas S.A.L. Officers, click here:  Detachment SAL Officers

If you are interested in receiving additional information about
the Sons of The American Legion programs, please contact the Department of Kansas at the address listed on our home page.