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Sons of the American Legion Proud possessors of a priceless heritage

SAL History

The Sons of The American Legion was created in 1932 as an organization within The American Legion

The S.A.L. is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military and became eligible for membership in The American Legion.

Together, members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion make up what is known as The Legion Family. All three organizations place high importance on preserving our American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation's children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most importantly, teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship.

Our Team

  • Alan Kalskett

    Commander
  • Rich Kellison

    2nd Vice Commander
  • Hunter Brooks

    Adjutant
  • John Klemiato

    Chaplain
  • Richard Klinger

    Past Commander
  • Ray Chulpacek

    1st Vice Commander
  • Brad Sutton

    3rd Vice Commander
  • John Bowhay

    Finance Officer
  • Pat Zymola

    Sergeant-at-Arms

SAL Eligibility

If you meet the eligibility requirements for membership in the Sons of The American Legion, we’d love to have you join our ranks!

To be eligible, you must be a male descendant (includes stepsons and adopted sons) of a member of The American Legion.

You would also be eligible to join the Sons of The American Legion if you are the male descendant (stepsons and adopted sons included) of a veteran who died in service during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, or the Persian Gulf War (see specific time periods for service during these conflicts).

You would also be eligible to join the Sons of The American Legion if you are the male descendant (stepsons and adopted sons included) of a veteran who died subsequent to his or her honorable discharge from service in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, or the Persian Gulf War (the same eligibility periods apply as above).

Active Duty Service Eligibility Dates For Membership in The American Legion:

  • World War I

    April 6, 1917 – November 11, 1918
  • World War II

    December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946
  • Korean War

    June 25, 1950 – January 31, 1955
  • Vietnam Era

    February 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975
  • Lebanon/Grenada

    August 24, 1982 – July 31, 1984
  • Panama

    December 20, 1989 – January 31, 1990
  • Persian Gulf

    August 2, 1990 – (this eligibility period remains open)

SAL Membership FAQs https://www.legion.org/sons/membershipfaqs

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