About Us
Scottish American Military Society
Iowa Post 1846
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The Scottish-American Military Society (SAMS) was
founded and chartered in North Carolina, April 12, 1981,
as a non-profit, veteran's organization
with the following purpose:

To preserve and promote Scottish and American Armed Forces customs,
traditions and heritage in the following ways:

Providing a forum for exchange of military history and genealogical information
Conducting public education programs
Presenting military student honor awards
Supporting Scottish activities at Highland Games
Making contributions to qualified scholarship funds or institutions
Making appropriate charitable contributions
Providing a fraternal atmosphere for members

The membership is composed primarily of veterans of Scottish ancestry
who have served -- or are serving --
in the Armed Forces of the United States
and the Commonwealth of the United Kingdom.

If you are a man or woman who qualifies* for membership
in this veteran's organization,
and if you support our mission and efforts,
we welcome you to join us at Iowa Post 1846.
Please email for an application and instructions.

*Membership is open to honorably discharged veterans,
active duty or reserve military persons
who have served or are presently serving in any branch of the United States
or Commonwealth of the United Kingdom Armed Forces.