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Annual Events

Flags at the Courthouse

Flag Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day. NEW National Day of Prayer!

Memorial Day

Place flags at St. Stanislaus, Bandera, & Medina Oak Rest, West Prong Cemeteries.

Veterans in the Classroom

Demonstrations, flag ceremony, patriotic books at Alkek Elementary.

Flag Retirement

Collection point for unserviceable flags & conduct retirement ceremonies.

Youth

Mentoring, Boys State, Academic Decathlon judges, Back to School Bash.

Bandera Pro Rodeo

Admissions & Other Support means free admission for veterans/military.

Student Recognition

Bandera & Media - Awards to all seniors entering military service and scholarships.

Veterans Day

Host, organize & execute Bandera Honors Veterans events. Military and family displays, music, guest speaker program, parade, and veterans/spouse free barbecue.

Blood Drive

Coordinate monthly Blood Drives across Bandera County.

Facility Support

Provide use of Legion Hall to nonprofits: Bandera Wranglers, Bandera County Retired Teacher Association, Bandera County Historical Commission, Bikers Against Child Abuse, Frontier Times Museum, Hill Country Veteran Beekeepers Others use by donation: family & business events.

Veteran Employment

Assist veterans in writing quality resumes and job search.

County Veteran Service Officer

Assist Veterans/families in accessing earned VA benefits: assist with outreach.

Police Week Vigil

 Est’d first 24-hour vigil at County Courthouse in honor of law enforcement in 2022.

National Day of Prayer

Established the first annual event at Bandera County Courthouse in 2022.

Americanism

National Voter Registration Day – September 28, 2021, Wreaths Across America – Oak Rest

Patriotic Speaking/Writing

Members speak at funerals, patriotic events & groups, write articles.

Veteran Visits

 ICW the Auxiliary, routinely provides care packages and visits to shut-in veterans.

Community Outreach

Free quarterly Community Breakfasts… Student Service Hours – Drop Off US Flags.

Post Everlasting 

Recognize departed veterans via the Post Everlasting Ceremony at services.

Bandera High School 

Support to Naval Junior ROTC program: guest speakers, inspections, events.

American Legion Riders 157

Monthly meeting and rides – Legacy Run to DC Memorial Day 2023, Patriot Guard.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 157

Support to veterans and families and many other programs.

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