American Legion Post 61
San Pedro, CA
Post Meeting 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month Meeting Location Contact us: Post61SanPedro@gmail.com
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Earlier this week First Vice Commander William Simms payed a visit to the V.A. Long Beach Food Bank and saw the great work Legionnares Charles (Chuck) Short and Nicholas Vilicich did on filling their storage to the ceiling! They moved approximately 1300 lbs of non-perishables!
OUR FOUR PILLARS
The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and the sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. California veterans and their families strengthen America.
Veteran Affairs | Youth | Defense | Americanism
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November 15 on the Battleship Iowa
Legionnaire William Simms along with Post 61 participate in a Marine Corps reenlistment
Veterans Day at the San Pedro Elks Lodge
Post 61 and VFW Post 2967 Present Colors
Legionnaire Paul Sanchez Delivers Cots for the Compton Stand Down
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American Legion 4th Area Vice Commander George Aguilar and First Lady Ana Aguilar visits Post 61 on August 14th.
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Welcome Aboard!
Since our original charter in 1920 in Sacramento, our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below. Hit the link for a great explanation of the preamble. Thank you Post 6, click here!
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER
FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America;
To maintain law and order;
To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism;
To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all wars;
To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation;
To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses;
To make right the master of might;
To promote peace and goodwill on earth;
To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy;
To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
