American Legion Post 379 hosts additional organizations including The American Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of The American Legion, and The American Legion Riders.
The American Legion (TAL)
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA)
In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.
The Sons of The American Legion (SAL)
Founded in 1932, Sons of The American Legion exists to honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires. S.A.L. members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership. Members of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion comprise the Legion Family, which has a combined membership of nearly 4.2 million.
The American Legion Riders (ALR)
American Legion Riders chapters are well known for their charities work which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children’s hospitals, schools, veteran homes, severely wounded service members, and scholarships. Since 2006, Riders nationwide have participated in the Legion Legacy Run to annually raise money for the Legacy Scholarship Fund established to provide scholarships to children of U.S. military personnel killed since Sept. 11, 2001.