American Legion Post #282 LaPlata ,Missouri

11/02/2025

Post 282 La Plata really enjoyed our elementary school including us in their Trick or Treat!
God Bless our kids….

10/20/2025

La Plata American Legion Post 282 is offering 100 percent U.S. made American Flags. These Flags are flown 24/7. Additionally, Legion T-shirts and Hats are available. All proceeds are dedicated to Veterans helping Veterans.

10/12/2025

👉 Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans - https://my.recruitmilitary.com/events/schedule

👉 Careers in Government & Public Safety Virtual Career Fair ➕
👉 Women in Healthcare Virtual Career & Grad School Fair
- https://www.careereco.com/Fair/UpcomingFairs

👉 Virtual Hiring Fair: Logistics, Skilled Trades & Transportation ➕
👉 Naval Station Norfolk Career Summit & Amplify (in person) ➕
👉 Camp Lejeune Career Summit: Cyber & IT (in person)
- https://events.hiringourheroes.org

👉 ClearanceJobs Career Fair (Alexandria, VA in person) - https://about.clearancejobs.com/candidates/career-events

09/03/2025

Thanks so much to American Legion Post 360 from Callao, the Auxiliary and all the local
American Legion riders that joined American Legion post 282 for the Soy Bean Festival parade. I think the crowd really enjoyed the show.

08/26/2025

Please note. This year’s membership dues (2026) are currently due. Many members did not get notices in the mail, (including me). Membership can be paid on line, mailed; American Legion Post 282 PO BX 33 La Plata MO 63549, in person or contact me. Membership dues are 40.00. (membership includes the use of the post for free for personal events). If you are someone looking for a place where Veterans help Veterans we only have one requirement; an honorable or general discharge, DDT 214. We want anyone that loves this country, fellow veterans who dont mind sharing that love with other veterans. Women, Guardsmen, reservists, and of course active duty are all welcome. Please don’t wait we need YOU.
God Bless

08/08/2025

RIP Leland !

Leland Collins, age 94, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

Born September 11, 1930, in Atlanta, Missouri, the son of Leland S. and Blanche (Redmon) Collins. On November 21, 1953, in Croydon, Pennsylvania, he was united in marriage to Alberta Krause who preceded him in death on December 9, 2014.

Also preceding him in death were his parents; stepfather, Claud Perry; and one brother, Ronnie Perry.

Surviving are two children, Leland D. (Joann) Collins of Laurel Springs, New Jersey and Judithann (Joseph) Romanski of Newtown, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, Gianna, Bianca, Joseph Jr., Jared, and Janeen; four great grandchildren, Fiadh, Paul, Jared Jr., and Carsen; two brothers, Paul (Kathy) Perry and Gayle Perry, both of La Plata, Missouri; three sisters, Geraldine Gash of Raytown, Missouri, Judy (Leon) Gregory of La Plata, Missouri, and Betty Perry of Diamond Head, Mississippi; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins,

Leland was a 1948 graduate of La Plata High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954. He owned and operated Collins Furniture and later the Collins Barber Shop in La Plata. Leland was a member of the La Plata American Legion, La Plata Masonic Lodge, the Loyal Order of Moose in Kirksville, Missouri, and the La Plata Christian Church. Leland loved spending time and visiting with friends and family.

Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2025, at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Graveside services with full military honors will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri.

Memorials in memory of Leland may be made to the La Plata American Legion. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, MO 63549.

08/02/2025

⚾️🥎LETS PLAY BALL 🥎⚾️
Use the link below or scan the QR code get signed up! We will be selling homerun bracelets that morning as well.

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08/02/2025

08/02/2025

08/02/2025

🎉 Celebrating 250 Years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps! 🇺🇸

This year marks a major milestone, the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps, founded on July 29, 1775, by order of the Continental Congress at the request of General George Washington.

For two and a half centuries, Army Chaplains have provided unwavering spiritual support, counseling, and guidance to soldiers and their families, on and off the battlefield. 🙏

As one of the oldest and smallest branches in the Army, the Chaplain Corps continues to play a vital role in strengthening morale, advising leadership, and caring for the soul of the force.

08/02/2025

Eligible surviving wives or husbands can apply for a VA-guaranteed home loan to purchase or refinance a home. Here's how.

07/27/2025