New Sons PSAs highlight the Legion's centennial, importance of family

Two new public service announcements (PSAs) from Sons of The American Legion National Commander Greg “Doc” Gibbs reflect this year’s theme of “Honoring the Past … Continuing the Legacy” while encouraging membership for those eligible for the Sons.

In one video, Gibbs touts the accomplishments of The American Legion, among them the GI Bill and relief efforts for disaster victims and children. “Help us pay tribute to a century of service to the community, state, and nation, by joining the Sons of The American Legion today,” Gibbs said.

Gibbs also references the importance of family in another new video, reflecting on his father’s service in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II.

“He came home to raise our family according to the values that he learned in the U.S. Marine Corps—semper fidelis, always faithful, always loyal. … Together we stand for veterans, like my dad, and the values they fought for,” Gibbs said.

To share the commander’s PSAs on social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, click here. And for promotional efforts within your community, view PSAs on Vimeo here.

All male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of veterans who died in service during World I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf War and the War on Terrorism, during the delimiting periods set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The American Legion, or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of The American Legion.

For additional American Legion PSAs and promotional videos that highlight Team 100, Legion programs and more, click here. These short PSAs and videos on the Legion's Vimeo channel can be shared via mobile devices or downloaded onto a computer hard drive and shared without the need for internet connection. Use these videos to tell the Legion's story, as well as aid in membership recruiting, fundraising efforts, support for programs and events, and more.