Since our charter on June 28, 1923, American Legion La Mesa Post 282 has been welcoming personnel from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces; Active Duty, Retired, and Veterans of any sex. Males of any age whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible at the time of their service for American Legion membership can join us (see SONS OF THE LEGION tab) as well as the mother, wife, daughter, sister, grand-daughter, great-grand-daughter, or grandmother of members of The American Legion, and deceased veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces and were eligible at the time of their service for American Legion membership, can join us (see AUXILIARY tab). Post 282, at times referred to the La Mesa Veterans Center, is a community gathering place who welcomes all eligible personnel. Your participation allows us all to continue serving God, Country, and Community. Our mission is to provide low cost meals, entertainment, many programs that assist others, all while embodying the goals of the American Legion Preamble as stated below:
NOTE that as of 1 Jan 2016, active duty
military and their guests as well as members of ANY OTHER
Veterans organization such as the Navy League, Air Force Sergeants Association,
Disabled American Veterans, Legion of Honor, etc., can be served alcohol in any
Veterans Club (per recently adopted California law) without signing a guest
register or having someone escort you. You do not need to be a
member of the VFW, American Legion, etc., to visit our facility. Your
officially joining us, regardless of organization, would be appreciated,
however, since funds earned helps fulfill our mission to the community and the
veterans of La Mesa. Your membership also helps provide a strong and united
voice in protecting the benefits of the military.
Not eligible to be a member or are someone who would like to contribute? Want to help the La Mesa community veterans? You may donate directly to us BY MAIL TO: American Legion Post #282, P.O. Box 265, La Mesa, CA 91944-0265 or by using the donation button on this web page. You may also join our Post as a Sponsor (for details, click Sponsors tab on the left). Fully 100% of the monies raised are used for veterans’ needs and issues. Your donations help us sponsor such as youth programs and scholarships, flags for the Post, aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans and their families, our Vietnam Memorial's upkeep, and otherwise help us to continue the financial support to worthy community programs and projects.
Post Telephone # (619) 469-6064
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We are now distributing the Calendar and other issues of interest via email
For those that have an email address, we are now distributing the calendar and other issues of interest. We do not share email addresses. If you would like to receive information about your Post, please provide your email address to the Commander at: jporath1@roadrunner.com
To the wonderful patriotic citizens of the La Mesa community: Join our Post as a Booster or Sponsor (if a business, we will provide a link to your business). 100% of the monies raised are given back to the community. Help us to continue to support financially worthy community programs and projects. Help us to continue sponsoring Scholarships for children, and give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans and their families.
Thank You for your Donations!
We've just completed our new Veterans' Guide to Getting Hired. You can find the guide here: http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/veterans-guide-to-getting-hired/
Overview of federal and private educational benefits available to servicemembers and their families. http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/military/
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We Have An Outstanding Hall Facility!
Parties, Meetings...
Meal Times at the Post!
Join us and see what the Auxiliary is working on.
