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Poway Post 479 |
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The American Legion is a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness.
We 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.
Post 479 through its many programs is dedicated to strengthen the nation through our commitment to the City of Poway and it's veteran community. Through our donations and participation to programs such as Operation Comfort Warriors and local needy Active Duty Families we make a difference for recovering wounded warriors and Active Duty Members and their families. We provide honor guard services for many community events including Veterans Day, Memorial Day and military burials
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires' sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.
The American Legion's success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
That means we depend on you to join us in this great endeavor.
We 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.
Post 479 through its many programs is dedicated to strengthen the nation through our commitment to the City of Poway and it's veteran community. Through our donations and participation to programs such as Operation Comfort Warriors and local needy Active Duty Families we make a difference for recovering wounded warriors and Active Duty Members and their families. We provide honor guard services for many community events including Veterans Day, Memorial Day and military burials
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires' sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.
The American Legion's success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
That means we depend on you to join us in this great endeavor.
OUR LOCATIONPost Address 14231 Garden Rd, Suite #9 Poway, California 92064 |
COMMUNITYPost 479 desires to support our community and especially our youth. We believe it is vital to raise up the next generation with a firm understanding of God, Family, & Country. |
Family & Country
In Order to support our Family & Country, Post 479 participates in the following activities:
- Providing assistance to Veteran and Active Duty Families in need
- Assist veterans with employment
- Help maintain and improve the City of Poway Veterans Park on Midland Road
- Support our Youth through;
- Junior ROTC Programs in our local High Schools
- American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Program for Boys
- Participate in Boy's State, a program that teaches our form of government
Eligibility and Membership Application
If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
Because eligibility dates remain open, all active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.
Note: U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
TO JOIN: Please contact Gil Ramirez, our 1st Vice for Membership. His contact info is below. Have a copy of your DD 214 ready to show as proof of eligibility.
Because eligibility dates remain open, all active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.
Note: U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
TO JOIN: Please contact Gil Ramirez, our 1st Vice for Membership. His contact info is below. Have a copy of your DD 214 ready to show as proof of eligibility.
Contact Us
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COMMANDER
Chuch Cross cvcross@cox.net 1ST VICE/MEMBERSHIP Gil Ramirez gilram@san.rr.com |
ADJUTANT
Kathy Robbins kk.robbins@att.net CHAPLAIN Ray Eaton legionray@cox.net |
POST SERVICE OFFICER
Bud Lichtenstern lichtensternb@yahoo.com SERGEANT OF ARMS George Bunting gbun11143@gmail.com |
VA Benefits |
