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Legion’s “Be The One” Race Car Wins Pole for the Indianapolis 500

To: All Legion Leadership From: Daniel S. Wheeler, National Adjutant You may recall part of our decision to invest in INDYCAR marketing was to amplify our message on one of the biggest stages in sports. The Indy 500 is one of the largest sporting events in the world with hundreds of thousands in attendance and approximately 4 million watching on national television. I’m proud to share that The American Legion

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Virtual Career Fair: July 12, 2023

VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR will be held July 12, 2023 from 10am – 3pm (Central Time). See the flyer below for more details. To register for the event, use your smart phone to scan the QR code on the flyer, or click here: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/djBNLd Employment opportunities are waiting for you. Register now and connect with nationwide and international employers looking to hire worldwide. Registration is free to all veterans, military spouses,

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JUNE 12-13: Ft. Cavazos Mega Job Fair & American Legion Workshops

Register now for The American Legion Transition & Employment Workshop, to be held MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm, at the Army Community Service Soldier & Family Assistance Center 36051 S 62nd Street, Fort Cavazos, TX 76544. See flyer below for details and registration link, or register at https://bit.ly/41fDt4N This event will be followed by the Transition Assistance Program’s MEGA CAREER FAIR – SUMMER 2023 on Tuesday June

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Post Everlasting: James McNair

UPDATE 04/05/23: The American Legion is hosting a casual gathering Friday evening after funeral on April 21st. American Legion will also do a tribute at the Wake on Thursday, April 20th. Arrangements for Command Seargant Major (Ret.) James A. McNair: Wake: Thursday, April 20, 4pm to 8pm Sunset Funeral Home Northeast 4631 Hondo Pass El Paso, TX 79904 Services: Friday, April 21, at 11:00 am Church Service at Hope Chapel

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American Legion Legislative Days – March 7 – 8, 2023

The American Legion, Department of Texas Legislative Days will be held on March 7 – 8, 2023 in Austin. We will meet on Tuesday, March 7th at 1:00pm at the Austin Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governors Row, to discuss and provide information on the current legislative issues and on Wednesday morning we will go to the State Capital to speak with our representatives. Dress code for Tuesday is business casual and

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2023 Midwinter Conference Sweepstakes Winners

The Midwinter Conference Sweepstakes drawing was held on January 23, 2023 at the Austin Southpark Hotel in Austin, Texas. Congratulations to the following winners: Prize Amount Name City Post 1 Grand Prize $10,000.00 Patrick Casey Seabrook 490 2 Second Prize $2500.00 George Havran Houston 472 3 Third Prize $1000.00 Richard Aguilar Corpus Christi 345 4 Fourth Prize $500.00 Richard Pleasant San Antonio 10 5 Fifth Prize $500.00 Kyle Armstrong Wichita

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What's that I hear?...

"PLAY BALL!"

Visit our American Legion Baseball page for all the latest information and updates from the Department of Texas!

American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each student becomes a part of the operation of his local, county, and state government.

At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities, of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical, with city, county, and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices.

Visit the Texas Boys State website to
learn more about the program.

Applications now open!

American Legion Indycar
2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion – Alex Palou

Come cheer on the #10 American Legion | Be The One car driven by the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion – Alex Palou!

Experience high-speed, side by side racing action for only $12 a ticket on Sunday, April 2 at Texas Motor Speedway