We were notified today that Past Dept Sergeant at Arms Connie Jo Popham passed away due to COVID 19. She had been in the hospital since Friday, Sept 10th. Funeral details are not know at this time. UPDATE (9/16/21): Funeral…
We have been informed of the passing of Past 10th District Commander (1998-2000) Benjamin Martin. Lewis Funeral Home 509 South Baylor St. Brenham, Texas 77833 Visitation is Friday, September 10th. At the Funeral Home from 8:00am to7:00pm. Celebration of Life/Funeral…
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,…
PHOENIX (Sept. 2, 2021) – Paul E. Dillard was elected national commander of the nearly two-million member American Legion today in Phoenix, during the organization’s 102nd national convention. He first joined the nation’s largest veterans organization in 1969. A native…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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).
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…
(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…
WASHINGTON (April 15, 2021) – Calling the White House plan to fully withdraw troops from Afghanistan by September 11, “a good start,” the leader of the nation’s largest veteran service organization, The American Legion, is calling for an end to…
