Lompoc Veteran’s Day Ceremony

Lompoc Veteran’s Day Ceremony To Honor and Say Thank You to All US Military Veterans The annual celebration in honor of military service veterans was held at 11am on November 11th at the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building. The ceremony started with the posting of the American and California flags by members of Scouts BSA Troop […]

Vote Janice Somers for Commander!

Unanimously Endorsed by District 16! At our September 6th District Meeting, Legionnaires voted unanimously to endorse our own Janice Somers for Department Commander for the 2026-2027 term! We wish Janice the best of luck in her quest to represent us all!https://16thcalegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Janice4DeptComm.mp4

Name the Clubroom!

Name the Clubroom! Who Will Come Up with a Catchy Name for Our Clubroom? This year, we are launching an exciting contest to give our Clubroom an official name—and we want your input! That way your friends will know what you mean when you say… “Meet me at (your suggestion here)!” This is your chance […]

Post Mugs for Sale

Post Mugs for Sale Get Yours at the Clubroom!! We are proud to launch a new fundraising activity—Vandenberg Post 125 mugs! Each mug is available for $20 and can be purchased in the Clubroom or at Post meetings. Proceeds directly support Post 125 programs and activities. Pick up your mug, show your Post pride, and […]

2025 Veterans Stand Down – Santa Barbara County

2025 Veterans Stand Down – Santa Barbara County The 13th Annual Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down 2025 takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025. It will be held this year at:Santa Maria Fairpark937 S. Thornburg StreetSanta Maria, California 2025 marks the 13th annual Veterans Stand Down in Santa Barbara County. The event is modeled […]

New Officers for 2025-2026!

New Officers for 2025-2026! Congratulations go out to the new officers of Vandenberg Post 125! Leading us into the new American Legion year is Commander Shannon Stevens took over the reigns from Past Commander Michael “Andy” Wulfestieg who has led the post for the past 5 years through COVID-19 and declining participation. The new Commander […]

Father’s Day Potluck June 15!

🍽️ Father’s Day Potluck: “Your Best Dad Dish”📅 Sunday, June 15🕓 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 American Legion Post 125 Clubroom Celebrate the dads, grandpas, and father figures who taught us how to grill it, chill it, or just throw it in a pan and call it dinner. We’re hosting a Father’s Day Potluck and […]

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 difference.

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.