ABOUT US

About Don Diego 7420
Don Diego Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7420 was established by 30 Mexican-American Veterans of World War II and the Korean War.  They were denied membership in other veteran organizations due to discrimination.

In response, they established their own post, to ensure representation and support for their community.
In the 1970's, the post relocated to its current site in Logan Heights, a neighborhood rich in Chicano heritage and culture.

They built a post that stands as a testament to resilience, unity, acceptance, and healing.
70 years strong!! 

Advocacy and community service
Support for deported and repatriated veterans:  Our post actively assists deported US Veterans by organizing fundraisers, advocating for legislative changes, and facilitating their return to the US with our Deported Veterans Mentorship Program.  

Disaster relief efforts: In the aftermath of the 2024 San Diego thousand-year floods, Post 7420 volunteers prepared and distributed up to 400 meals dailyto displaced families, demonstrating unwavering community support.
 
LGBT+ Inclusion: Making history as the first VFW post in San Diego to participate in the Pride Parade, the post honored LGBT+ veterans especially those affected by the "Dont ask, Don't tell" policy.  
 
WE SUPPORT ALL VETERANS!!!
 

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves.
In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. 
Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. 
The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans.
Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010.
Annually, the nearly 2 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. 
From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.
 

 
 


OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.
 
 

No Once Does More For Veterans


Commander's Corner

Commander Garcia, Angel

Memo from the Commander:
 As Commander of Don Diego VFW Post 7420, it’s my honor to serve alongside dedicated veterans, families, and community members who believe in service, sacrifice, and support for one another. Whether you served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, or anywhere in between, your service matters, and Don Diego is your home.
Here at Don Diego, we are more than a meeting place. We’re a hub of community outreach, a support system for veterans in need, and a safe space for camaraderie, remembrance, and growth. From flag retirements and food distributions to youth scholarship programs and honoring the fallen, we take pride in staying active and relevant.  But we can’t do it alone!
Whether you’re a veteran, an Auxiliary member, a supporter, or someone simply looking to give back, there’s a place for you here. We welcome your ideas, your time, and your passion. Together, we’ll ensure Don Diego continues to be a place where service never ends.
Thank you for stopping by! Stay connected, stay involved, and stay proud!!
Yours in service and solidarity,
Angel Garcia 
Commander, Don Diego VFW Post 7420
San Diego, CA

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