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POST OFFICERS 2025-2026
Post Commander - Robert "Bob" Lee - RGL4@verizon.net
Adjutant – Ernie Bille - ernie.bille@starpost309.com
First Vice Commander – Derrick Thompson
Second Vice Commander – Charles Duncan IV
Sergeant-at-Arms – Donald Surber Jr.
Chaplain – Bob Galarneau
Finance Officer – Patrick Gadut - patrick.gadut@starpost309.com
Service Officers – Ian Branch and Esmeralda Alamill0-Gadut
Judge Advocate – Hugh E. Crooks Jr.
Executive Committee - Steven Johnson
Executive Committee - Oscar Martinez
Sons of the American Legion Squadron Commander - Dennis Kee - ctcsfool@gmail.com
LINKS AND RESOURCES
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open a document
Department of California, American Legion
American Legion Education Institute
California Dept. of Veteran Affairs
California Veterans Resource Book
LA County Department of
Star Post 309 Member Handbook
American Legion Basic Training Course (online)
NEW - LASD Policies For Service Members and Veterans
Star Post 309 Member Application
Star Post 309 Member Application for Retired LASD Personnel
NEW - Be the One - Star Post 309 Brochure
Request Military Service Records
Sons of the American Legion Application
OTHER VA RESOURCE DOCUMENTS
VA Pension Benefits Fact Sheet
Service Characterization and Benefits
VA Survivor's Kit (Funeral and Benefit Info)
PACT Act Frequently Asked Questions
Veteran Services
The Los Angeles County Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) is a collaborative effort that will unite the community through partnership, support, and engagement across all levels of government, business, nonprofits, philanthropy, and the general public.
Community-Based Organizations for
Each Supervisorial District
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Supervisorial District 1: Job. Vision. Success (JVS)
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Supervisorial District 2: Battleship USS Iowa
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Supervisorial District 3: Goodwill Southern California
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Supervisorial District 4: Battleship USS Iowa
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Supervisorial District 5: Job. Vision. Success (JVS)
Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative (LAVC)
The LAVC is a structured network of public, private, and government agencies working together to reduce suffering and improve the lives of veterans, service members, and military families in LA County. This is achieved through strategically improving and coordinating their access to services, reducing barriers to care, and influencing policy.
The Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative meets on the second Wednesday of every month. Please click the link below to register for upcoming meetings.