For nearly a century, The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion have worked steadfastly, side by side, promoting patriotism and national security while supporting youth and advocating for veterans and active-duty military personnel and families.

The American Legion Family of about 3 million members also includes American Legion Riders. An American Legion Rider must be a member of The American Legion, Sons of The American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary in order to join a chapter at a local post.

While members of the American Legion Family are individually unique, collectively we are a multi-million member powerhouse of caring advocates dedicated to service. You’ll find that getting connected to the American Legion Family is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.

The American Legion: Founded in 1919, The American Legion is the nation's largest and most influential veterans service organization. It is

made up of nearly 2 million wartime veterans who focus activities on the organization's Four Pillars: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Defense, Americanism, and Children & Youth. legion.org

The Sons of The American Legion: Founded in 1932, the Sons honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires. There are more than 372,000 members in the United States. Members include males whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership. legion.org/sons

The American Legion Auxiliary: The Auxiliary’s membership is more than 600,000 strong. With

more than 8,000 units in communities, members are fiercely dedicated to serving, helping, and meeting the needs of veterans, the military, and their families. ALAforVeterans.org