Sons of the Legion
For complete membership information and FAQs click on above logo
Are you a son or a decendent of a Veteran? Would you like to join The American Legion? Check our American Legion Post 1682 where you can find out your eligibility status and apply for membership in the world's largest Veteran's organization. Complete the application and proudly become a SON OF THE LEGION.
Q: I am related to someone who served in the armed forces. Can I join the Sons of The American Legion?
A: If your relative served at least one day of active Federal duty 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 join the appropriate organization, even if the qualifying Veteran was not a member of The American Legion when living.
Sons Post Information
We meet each month on the 2nd Monday at Legion Headquarters in New City.
Chaplain Justin Sweet, Commander Ron Click, 2nd Vice Commander Dan Novotny, Adjutant Justin Elmendorf & Sgt. At Arms Brian Roccabruna
For more information about the Sons of the Legion of Post 1682, New City please contact Justin Elmendorf or call 845-634-9898.
There is more info on our Facebook page at 
Preamble to the S.A.L. National Constitution
Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of Veterans of the Great 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 the Great 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.