The American Legion, Inc., is a wartime veterans’ organization formed in Paris, France, on March 16, 1919, by members of the American Expeditionary Forces. It was chartered by Congress on September 16, 1919. The American Legion is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and also has offices in Washington, D.C. It played the leading role in drafting and passing the GI Bill in 1944.
Our members include Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Sons of Legion, American Legion Riders.
Eligibility
American veterans who served at least one day of active federal duty during wartime, or are serving now, are potentially eligible for membership in The American Legion. Members must have been honourably discharged or still serving honourably. United States Merchant Marines who served from December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946, are also eligible.
American Legion Post #348 Family
Legionnaires Post Officers
- Commander: Jeff Collins
- 1st Vice Commander: Ralph Velador
- 2nd Vice Commander: Carl Hernandez
- Adjutant: Richard Hayes
- Finance Officer: Jeff McGill
- Sgt At Arms: Gail Kolb
- Chaplain: Chris Ponce
Executive Board
- Jerry Wickliffe
- Ron Poplawski
- Fernando Weathers
Auxiliary
- President: Marcy Velador
- 1st Vice: Gail Kolb
- 2nd Vice: Elizabeth Ponce
- Secretary: Linda Hays
- Treasure: Irene Plasencia
- Sgt at Arms: Heather Berry
- Asst. Sgt at Arms: Sheryl Wickliffe
Executive Board
- Laura Collins
- Stacy LaFave
- Margie Hernandez
Sons of American Legion
- Commander: Mark LeFave
- 1st Vice: Raymond Jared
- 2nd Vice: William Candeleria
- Adjutant: Robert Breech
- Finance: Robert Breech
- Sgt at Arms: Mike Lewis
- Chaplain: Van Flory
American Legion Riders
- Director: Chris Ponce
- Vice Director: Ralph Velador
- Finance: Jeff McGill
- Sgt at Arms: Mark LeFave
- Road Captain: Joe Ziegler