This web site acts as a web site for post members, for those desiring to become members and for those who desire more information about the American Legion and its mission. For the news, you are encouraged to read our latest newsletter.

We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Office, located at 18 High Street (corner of High Street and Moorpark Road) . We welcome veterans from Moorpark, Fillmore , Thousand Oaks , Somis and surrounding areas. For additional information, please call the Post at (805) 523-3355 or send e-mail to Adjutant@MoorparkPost502.org

Moorpark Post 502 of The American Legion at the request of local residents has undertaken the task of honoring those in uniform by recognizing their Service to Country. We will do so by displaying a Banner for each active duty member of the United States Armed Forces and placing those banners in strategic locations around the city. This program would be similar to the programs currently in Fillmore, Anaheim and Corona.

Our target date to begin displaying the Honor Banners is Veterans Day November 11, 2010. But first we need to generate funds in support of this Program. Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill has stepped up to help us with this project. And here's where you can play a part. On Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 between 4:00pm and 9:30pm a portion of the proceeds from your meal will be donated to the Moorpark Military Banner Program by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill. To make this happen all you need do is bring the flyer and present it to your server when you order your meal and then sit back and enjoy. Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill is located at 540 West Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, CA.

 On Monday, June 14, 2010 at the Grinder Restaurant in Moorpark, the Boys’ State Selectees from Moorpark Post 502 and Simi Valley Post 484 gathered for a little camaraderie and to learn a little about what they can expect while in Sacramento during the week of June 18 thru 26, 2010. 

Over 150 members of the local community came together to pay tribute to veterans who have paid the ultimate sacrafice for the freedoms we enjoy today. Vietnam veteran Matt Valenzuela, USMC and member of American Legion Post 502, reminded those in attendance of the importance of the holiday and that we should remember that this day is about much more than BBQs and a 3-day weekend. Though all gave some, some gave all.

Below you will find a group photo of those veterans who attended the event. For a higher resolution photo (5.6 MB), click on the photograph below.

At the Moorpark CityCouncil meeting on Wednesday May 5, 2010 the Council presented a proclamation declaring May, 2010 as Veteran’s Appreciation Month. The American Legion acceptedthe proclamation from Mayor Parvin on behalf of the Veterans of Moorpark. Pictured above, prior to thepresentation, are l. to r. Post 502 Commander Jim Carpenter, AuxiliaryTreasurer Faye Beaver, Auxiliary President Pat Miranda, Legionnaire MattValenzuela, Mayor Janice Parvin, Post 502 First Vice Commander Jim Beaver,Legionnaire Darwin Long iii and Post 502 Webmaster, Kevin Panet.

On behalf ofthe men and women in and out of uniform we extend our appreciation to theCity of Moorpark for this recognition.