Gulfport Mississippi - Current activities and events.
| Squadron 119 Activities & Events |
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| Squadron 119 Activities & Events |
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Sons of The American Legion was created in 1932 as an organization within The American Legion. The SAL 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SAL has always assisted Legionnaires with Legion Family programs. Our Family boasts a combined total Membership of nearly 4.2 million Members. This year, SAL attained an all time high National Membership of over 212,000. The largest SAL Detachment (Indiana) has over 28,000 Members. Trophies and awards are given to Detachments and Squadrons for the largest Membership and the largest increase in Membership. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Just as each Legion Post determines the extent of its service to the Community, State, and Nation, each SAL Squadron is permitted flexibility in planning programs and activities to meet its own needs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The SAL 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SAL focuses on much more than just Membership. At all levels, SAL supports The American Legion in promoting a wide variety of programs. SAL assists their Posts in other activities such as Veterans programs, Veterans Administration home, and hospital volunteerism. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Child Welfare Foundation. Members volunteered over 153,000 hours in 1998 in Veterans Hospitals throughout the Country, and raised over $649,000 that went directly to VA Hospitals and VA Homes for a variety of items including TVs, radios, medical equipment, and clothing for the patients. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 in 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. SAL 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Activities of the Sons of The American Legion are covered in-depth, in their newsletter the "National Update" which is published four times each year. |
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AMERICAN LEGION POST 119 GULFPORT MISSISSIPPI AS A SERVICE TO THE AMERICAN LEGION COMMUNITY AND ALL VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS |
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