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…
We received word today that Past 22nd District Commander Terry Messinger was called to the Post Everlasting on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020 from 6 – 9 PM at Compean Funeral Home Family Chapel,…
Due to the current City of Auston COVID-19 restrictions for meetings; we will have to limit access to only members of The Department Executive Committee. We will be live streaming the DEC meeting for those that wish to observe. Thanks…
We still have a some Department 100th Anniversary merchandise for sale. Please contact Ronnie Pietzsch to purchase items. Ladies Shirts : All Shirts Are $30.00 3XL -10 2XL -5 Med -10 Small -8 Garrison Cap Holders $5.00 280 – these…
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 27, 2020) – American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford issued the following statement regarding Hurricane Laura’s destructive path along the Gulf Coast: “The American Legion extends its support and prayers to those impacted by Hurricane Laura.…
The American Legion & Texas Veterans/Workforce Commission VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 10:00am-4:00pm (Central Time). For more details, follow the appropriate Registration links below. Employers/Service Providers Registration Link: Job Seekers Registration Link:…
State Commander Jeff Perkins pulls the winning ticket for the “2020 Reignite Patriotism Sweepstakes”. Congratulations to Steven Valdez of Post 178 , the first ticket drawn for the Grand Prize of $10,000.00. All winners will be contacted and a list…
The 2021 Membership cards and some of the bulk supplies are in and the Department Staff is putting the membership boxes together and will start shipping out to posts this week. Go to Post Information Report to make sure your…
(INDIANAPOLIS – June 12, 2020) – American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford issued the following statement today: “The American Legion stands on principles and serves purposes worldwide that are violated when justice, freedom and democracy are not applied…
