2nd Lieutenant Owen Baylis Coffman, the son of our first commander and local business leader Earl Coffman.

Lena Basilone, wife of World War Two Medal of Honor winner John Basilone, USMC was a member of our auxiliary from 1947-1951.  Former actor, tennis star and mayor Charlie Farrell was a member.  We are most famous for our nationally ... READ MORE

, the Palm Springs American Legion Post 519 has been a part of our community since 1934.  It was founded by Earl Coffman, a World War One Veteran and co-manager of the famous Desert Inn, owned by his mother, ... READ MORE