We exist to Honor their sacrifice and service. The Sons of the American Legion is a patriotic service organization and is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents, grandparents or family member served in the United States Armed forces. We exist to honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires and all service members. Members of the American Legion, American Legion auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and the Legion Riders comprise the Legion Family, which has a combined membership of nearly 4.2 million. is a program of the American Legion and many Legionnaires hold dual membership. organization is organized into detachments at the state level and squadrons at the local level. Squadrons determine the extent of their services to the community, state, and nation. Squadrons' campaigns place an emphasis on preserving American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation's children, caring for veterans and their families, and teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship. The Sons also support the Citizens Flag Alliance, a coalition dedicated to protecting the U.S. Flag from desecration through a constitutional amendment.
