Welcome to William "Bill" Proud Post 211!

Come join us to make a difference in the community or join us in the Clubroom!

Executive Board Meeting is the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6 PM.

News

Post 211 Proudly Congratulates Vaelyn Solorio, 2025 Flower Festival Second Runner-Up

Vaelyn represented Post 211 with grace, confidence, and a deep sense of community pride. Whether she was participating in official festival events, meeting residents, or simply greeting well-wishers along the parade route, she carried herself as a true ambassador for our Post and for Lompoc.

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California Legion Post Dues to Increase July 1

At the 2024 Department Convention, it was voted to increase the Department per capita by $5. This means that the total per capita (National + Department) will increase to $43.50 starting July 1, 2025. Posts with dues lower than the total per capita will be responsible for making up the

Event

Veterans and Family Resource Fair in SLO June 23, 2025!

Join the San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Collaborative to connect with VA reps, join workshops & guest speakers. There will be employers on-site ready to hire. Resources & representatives for Housing, Education, Finance, Health & Wellness, Survivor benefits, Faith & Family, Suicide prevention, Veterans Garden and More.

JOIN FOR BENEFITS

The American Legion provides expert assistance to veterans and their families, helping them navigate claims and access healthcare benefits. The Legion also offers valuable benefits like financial aid, discounts on products and services, low-cost insurance, and scholarship opportunities.

JOIN FOR COMMUNITY

The American Legion offers diverse volunteer opportunities. Members can engage with veterans through the VA Voluntary Service program, connect with National Guard and Reserve units, and support local charities like Habitat for Humanity and the Red Cross. The Legion also nurtures youth through programs like American Legion Baseball.

JOIN FOR FAMILY

The American Legion welcomes veterans and their families from all walks of life, providing a sense of belonging and camaraderie. It's more than just a place to gather; it unites individuals through their shared military experience. Events throughout the year encourages your family to participate with us.

JOIN FOR A VOICE
IN OUR NATION'S CAPITAL

The American Legion is the nation's most influential, effective, and dependable advocate of veteran affairs fighting for better active-duty pay, improved housing for active-duty families and helping to ensure that the VA's medical system can properly care for veterans.

If you have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7, 1941
and were honorably discharged or you are still serving active military duty honorably,
you are eligible for membership with The American Legion.

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I really like that the Legion has opened up to all these things I didn't even know about.

Sydney Pollack

Post 164, Spearfish, SD

(We want) veterans to understand that we're open, we're here for them,
and if they need somewhere to come, this is almost like a safe house.

Jim A. Williams

Sgt., USMC (Ret.), 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles

The American Legion Riders provide an avenue for attracting younger veterans. The feeling they get, to ride with the Riders, provides great therapy for them as they enjoy fellowship with the fellow veterans.

LZ Harrison

Post 6, Hopkins, SC

These were important things. It helped them not get behind in their rent...
It helped them put food in the refrigerator.

Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charlie Ray

After American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance
helped more than 3,120 children whose active-duty families
were affected by the
federal government shutdown.

I was about to give up... I wouldn’t have known where to go.

Korean War Army veteran Willie Alvin Cousin

Received long-overdue and wrongly denied VA disability benefits after his case was reopened and won by American Legion Department Service Officer K. Robert Lewis