
Bandera
American Legion
Post 157 - TX

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.