Sons of the Legion Squadron #146
Are you a Son of a Veteran?
Would you like to join The American Legion Family?
Q: I am a direct descendant of someone who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibilty dates. Can I join the Sons of The American Legion?
A: All male desendants, adopted sons and stepsons: If your direct descendant served on active duty during one of the membership eligibility dates and is a member of The American Legion, you may join the Sons of The American Legion. However, if the qualifying Veteran is deceased you may still join the Sons of tThe American Legion, even if the qualifying Veteran was not a member of The American Legion when living.
If you're Interested in knowing more about Membership in
the Sons of The American Legion
Please contact our MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Jason Reed jreed5728@gmail.com (256) 483-8300
SAL Squadron #146 Officers 2025 - 2026
SQUADRON COMMANDER - Jason Reed
jreed5728@gmail.com (256) 483-8300
VICE COMMANDER - Kevin Nell
knell@aznellgroup.com (928) 642-3799
ADJUTANT - Rick Frank
richardfranktn@gmail.com (813) 210-1054
FINANCE OFFICER - Bryan Hine
CHAPLIN - Wayne Martin
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS - Edwin "Bogart" Killen & Joel Franks
HISTORIAN - Phil Hood
Executive Board Members
William "Peanut" Perry
Phil Hood
Marty Passarella
Charlie Brewer
Richard "Rick" Frank (PSC)
Charles "Coon" Ellis (PSC)
T. Randy Harwell (PSC)
We are Proud to Have Members of our Squadron hold National, Detachment & District offices this year.
Preamble to the S.A.L. National Constitution
Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of Veterans of All Wars, associate ourselves together as "Sons of The American Legion" for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a true spirit of Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the associations of our members and our forefathers in all wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our friendship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter and spirit all of the great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country.
History of the Sons of the American Legion
The Sons of The American Legion was created in 1932 as a program of The American Legion. The S.A.L. is made up of male descendants 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. The Sons of The American Legion have always assisted Legionnaires with Legion Family programs. Our Family boasts a combined total membership of nearly 4.2 million members. This past year, the Sons of the American Legion's membership was over 397,000.
Just as each Legion post determines the extent of its service to the community, state, and nation, each S.A.L. Squadron is permitted flexibility in planning programs and activities to meet its own needs. The S.A.L. has study programs recommended for younger members. One such program, called "The Ten Ideals," teaches the elements of patriotism, health, knowledge, training, honor, faith, helpfulness, courtesy, reverence, and comradeship. If a member completes the Ten Ideals program, he is eligible to 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 focus on much more than just membership. At all levels, Sons support The American Legion in promoting a wide variety of programs. Sons assist their Posts in other activities such as Veterans programs, Veterans Administration home and hospital volunteerism, Children & Youth projects, and fundraising. The Sons have raised more than ten million dollars for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, now called The Child Well-Being Foundation. Members have volunteered numerous hours in Veterans Hospitals throughout the county and raised monetary funds that have hone directly to VA hospitals and VA homes.
There are many men who are members of, both, The American Legion and the Sons of The American Legion. Often, these individuals started out as young members of the Sons. Then, when they were old enough to serve the military, they also became eligible to join The Legion. Such individuals are known within our organization as dual members.
The Sons of The American Legion is one of many organizations that sponsors and supports the Citizens Flag Alliance, a coalition formed to secure flag protection legislation through an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. S.A.L. Volunteers work to establish local networks by having petitions available and handing out informational material. They alert their communities to the importance of respect for the flag and they encourage flag education programs in schools and other local organizations.