American Legion Post 79, West Columbia

American Legion Post 79, West Columbia The American Legion, founded in 1919, is the nation's largest veterans organization.

It advocates for veterans, service members, and their families and promotes patriotism, national security, and youth programs.

Billy Oswald passed away last night, and our hearts are heavy with this loss. For more than 20 years, he served as our c...
06/17/2026

Billy Oswald passed away last night, and our hearts are heavy with this loss. For more than 20 years, he served as our commander with unwavering dedication, strength, and compassion. Billy gave so much of himself to the American Legion and to American Legion Baseball, touching countless lives along the way.
He was more than a leader — he was a mentor, a friend, and a steady presence to so many. His kindness, commitment, and love for our veterans, our youth, and our community will never be forgotten. Billy’s legacy will live on in the many lives he helped shape and in the organization he cared for so deeply.

Shout out to the Ruritan Club for supporting us in Boys and Girls State
05/25/2026

Shout out to the Ruritan Club for supporting us in Boys and Girls State

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day. Today we honor and remember the service members who gave their lives in sacrifice to the country, and we express gratitude for the freedoms their devotion helped preserve.

It's time for our annual barbecue
05/23/2026

It's time for our annual barbecue

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day
Love our vet moms
An baseball moms

12/08/2025

The rifle drawing at Post 79 was held Nov. 11, and we have our winners!
A huge congratulations to Greg Parker Jr. from Chapin, winner of the Eagle rifle,
and to Timmy Eaddy from Ridge Spring, winner of the second rifle.
Great job, gentlemen, and thank you to everyone who took part!

Pictures for First Responder meal
12/02/2025

Pictures for First Responder meal

Our First responder Holiday meal
12/02/2025

Our First responder Holiday meal

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving

11/11/2025

Happy veterans day
We love you

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West Columbia, SC

Telephone

(803) 413-5022

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