Flags at the Courthouse - Flag Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day

NEW National Day of Prayer!

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

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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 & Medina – 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.