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Post Everlasting: Dan Robertson UPDATE

Services for 17th District Commander Dan Robertson, who called to the Post Everlasting on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Visitation on Sept 21, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Greenwood Chapel and Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth,…

Department Headquarters Closed for Repairs

The Department Headquarters will be closed from Wednesday, July 14th to Friday, July 16th for installation of the carpet that was damaged from the broken water line in February of this year. We will begin moving the contents and office…

DEPARTMENT CONVENTION UPDATE!

Attention Everyone! We received notice today from the Renaissance Hotel that we will no longer be required to conduct social distancing and temperature checks. The wearing of face mask is optional in all public spaces, but is recommend that wear…

Consolidated Post Report Due June 1st

Attention All Post Commanders & Adjutants The MyLegion.org CPR reporting is not working correctly. All Posts will need to submit the printed CPR that can be found on the Department website or if you are able to enter data to…

American Legion Baseball to honor Lou Gehrig Day

Teams nationwide encouraged to observe a moment of silence. INDIANAPOLIS (May 7, 2021) – Approximately 5,000 new cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease — are diagnosed in the United States each year. The…

Texas Legion College June 12th & 13th

American Legion Post 159 is hosting a Texas American Legion College the weekend of June 12th & 13th from 9am to 5 pm. See attached flyer for more details (click to download PDF).

102nd Department Convention Update

The 102nd Department Convention will be held this year at the Renaissance Hotel, in Austin on July 7 – 11, 2021. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic the following safety precaution will be observed. More details on the convention can…

The American Legion Mourns Passing of Walter Mondale

(INDIANAPOLIS—April 20, 2021) – American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford issued the following statement today concerning the passing of former Vice President Walter F. Mondale: “America lost a distinguished statesman and a respected public servant. Vice President Mondale…