Unfortunately due to broken water pipe and severe flooding, the Department headquarters will be closed until repairs and clean up is completed. We will keep everyone posted. Thanks. Bill West State Adjutant American Legion Department of Texas
Due to the current weather conditions in Texas and for the safety of all attending, and after conferring with the Department and Local Oratorical Chairmen, Department Commander Perkins has moved the Department Oratorical Contest to the Alternate date of February…
Largest VSO Offers Support in Serving Veterans (INDIANAPOLIS, February 8, 2021) –The nation’s pre-eminent veterans organization congratulated Denis McDonough for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as the 11th secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. “The honor…
Largest VSO Offers Support in Serving Veterans (INDIANAPOLIS, February 8, 2021) –The nation’s pre-eminent veterans organization congratulated Denis McDonough for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as the 11th secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. “The honor…
We received word that Past 17th District Commander Ronnie Pietzsch was called to the Post Everlasting on the morning of December 25th, after battling COVID-19. Once funeral arrangements are known we will pass on. — Bill West State Adjutant…
The Department Headquarters will close on December 24, 2020 to observe the Christmas and New Years Holidays and will reopen on January 4, 2021.
The launch of the new MyLegion.org site has been delayed until the spring of 2021 due to issues with the software. Until than all Post Commanders and Adjutants are asked to make sure their membership record reflects their correct…
Posts across the country step up veteran-to-veteran outreach to support those at high risk around Veterans Day INDIANAPOLIS (October 29, 2020) — As COVID-19 cases rise and the holidays approach, The American Legion is activating its Buddy Check program to…
Training Tuesdays The last Tuesday of each month American Legion National Headquarters staff will present 60 to 90-minute sessions on topics aimed at post commanders and adjutants. Each session will be recorded and made available for later viewing. Tuesday Oct.…
Public health mandates in response to the coronavirus included stay-at-home orders and business closures. Those mandates financially impacted American Legion posts nationwide as member and community outreach efforts were limited, resulting in a loss of revenue. To provide some…
