American Legion Post 157 Bandera
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WHAT IS THE AMERICAN LEGION?

The Nation’s largest and most powerful organization of U.S. wartime veterans and their families.  Today, it counts 2.4 million members who operate through nearly 14,000 posts across the United States and beyond.

Texas has over 55,000 members !

The Bandera American Legion supports numerous elements of these programs in the local community.  For example, we have assisted numerous veterans in obtaining their earned VA benefits from enrollment to appeals to finding shelter for local homeless veterans.  The non-partisan “get out the vote” events with candidates, Boys State and Oratorical contest competitions, and including Boys and Girls Scouts in Veterans ceremonies and projects.  The Auxiliary is there as well supporting active duty soldiers in theatre with care packages, coat drives, Girl Scout support, Helping Hand contributions and visits to Veterans across the community armed with smiles and baskets of items they need.

The American Legion’s services can be classified under the organization’s 4 pillars and their associated programs below:

1 – Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation – programs, services, advocacy


            Employment and Business

            Veterans Education and GI Bill

            Combating the VA Claims Backlog

            VA Volunteer Services

            Board of Veterans Appeals

            Discharge Review

            Help for Homeless Veterans

            Final Respects

2 -  National Security – support for a strong, well-resourced defense

            Operation Comfort Warriors

            Military Quality of Life

            Support for TRICARE

            Disaster Preparedness

            Border Security and Immigration

            National Emergency Fund

            Blue Star Banners

            Blood Donor Program

            Foreign Relations

            Full Accounting of POW/MIAs


3 – Americanism – making a difference in the local community


            Boys State / Boys Nation

            Junior Shooting Sports

            Oratorical Competition

            Boy Scouts of American

            Education Assistance

            Legacy Scholarship

            Legion Riders

            U.S. Flag Protection and Education

            ROTC

            Voter Participation

4 – Children & Youth – strengthen the family unit, support organizations that help children in need, and provide community programs to provide hope and opportunity for young people facing difficult situations

            Family Support Network

            Child Welfare Foundation

            Social Issues




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