New MyLegion.org Launched Today!
The New MyLegion.org has launched today and there are some technical issues to be worked out and the national staff is currently working on them. If you are using a bookmark on your computer or the links on the Dept…
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Training Tuesday – Upcoming Session: MyLegion.Org
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. On Tuesday, March 30,…
Posts encouraged to use Buddy Checks to help veterans and families
INDIANAPOLIS (March 16, 2021) – American Legion Buddy Check programs have assisted thousands of veterans and their families – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic – since their inception in March 2019. By June 2020, more than 3,600 American Legion posts…
Department Headquarters OPEN
The Department Headquarters is now open and clean up and repairs continue. Bill West State Adjutant The American Legion, Dept of Texas
The Texas American Legion 2021 Midwinter Conference Sweepstakes Winners
The Midwinter Conference Sweepstakes drawing was held on February 14, 2021 at the Austin Southpark Hotel in Austin, Texas. Congratulations’ to the following winners: Prize Amount Name City Post 1 Grand Prize $10,000.00 Gregory Ruestow N. Richland Hills 655 2…
Department Headquarters Update
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
UPDATE: Department Oratorical Contest
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…
The American Legion Congratulates VA Secretary
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…
The American Legion Congratulates VA Secretary
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…
Post Everlasting – Ronnie Pietzsch, Past 17th District Commander
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…