WELCOME TO POST 48

Oxnard, California

The Oxnard Post of the American Legion has proudly served the veterans and community of Ventura County for over 100 years. In September of 2019, the Post celebrated its 100th anniversary.

We meet the third Thursday at 6:00 PM every month. Come join us!

Mission Statement:
“American Legion Post 48 exists to support fellow veterans, their families, and our community."



POW MIA

Those who have served, and those currently serving in the uniformed services of the United States, are ever mindful that the sweetness of enduring peace has always been tainted by the bitterness of personal sacrifice. We are compelled to never forget that while we enjoy our daily pleasures, there are others who have endured and may still be enduring the agonies of pain, deprivation and imprisonment.

 


Americanism or Children & Youth

In 1919, The American Legion was founded on four pillars: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children & Youth. Each of these pillars encompasses a variety of programs that benefit our nation’s veterans, its service members, their families, the youth of America and ordinary citizens. These programs make a difference in hundreds of thousands of lives each year.

The Americanism pillar and Children & Youth pillar can create confusion, especially with new Legionnaires. Often the work of the Americanism programs are confused with the programs of Children & Youths because so many young people are involved in Americanism programs.

Here is a list and links to the programs associated with Americanism and Children & Youth:

Americanism

Baseball
Boys State / Nation
Citizenship
Flag Advocacy
Flag Etiquette
Get Out the Vote
Junior Shooting Sports
Oratorical Contest
Scholarships
Scouting
Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program
Youth Programs Alumni

Children & Youth

Child Welfare Foundation
Family Assistance
Scholarships
Youth Support

In reviewing the two lists it becomes clear our Americanism programs are focused on activities and youth development. The Children & Youth programs are more focused on financial assistance for young people in need.

Such differences are important when the post completes their annual mandatory Consolidated Post Report.

 

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