Located in the heart of La Plata, Maryland, Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82 has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces since our charter in 1947. 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.
Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion
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.
100% of the monies raised by our Post are given back to American Legion and community programs and projects. Help us to continue sponsoring scholarships for our children, give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans and their families. Help us to continue to support worthy programs and projects.