The following is a brief explanation of SAMS.  For more information, please visit The Scottish–American Military Society national organization homepage.

The Scottish–American Military Society (SAMS) was founded and chartered in North Carolina, April 12, 1981, as a non-profit organization with the following purpose:

“To preserve and promote Scottish and American Armed Forces customs, traditions, and heritage”, by:

• 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

SAMS is a US veterans service organization.  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.