Veterans Affairs
The American Legion Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation pillar is composed of programs, services and advocacy efforts that improve the lives of those who served, along with their families and dependents. Our Post connects Veterans and their families with needed services, provides honor guard and ALR support for Veteran burial services, and supports a variety of Veteran services organizations. Additionally, we work to ensure our Veteran community receives the latest Veteran-related news and alerts.
Connect Veterans with Needed Services
Contact American Legion Post 179 Service Officer Mr. Dale Bennett for local Veeteran assistance. Accredited American Legion Service Officers are specially trained to provide expert assistance, free of charge, to veterans and their families. While the majority of a service officer’s work involves application for VA disability benefits, these compassionate professionals also provide information, referrals, and resources on education, employment, and business, death benefits, and other important topics. Find a Certified Veteran Service Officer in you area.
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View a list of Veteran resources compiled by American Legion Post 179.
Support Final Respects for Veterans
Our Post does not currently have an Honor / Color Guard. We refer requests to the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7110 at 830.625.9961 or VFWPOST7110@gmail.com to request the support of an Honor Guard for Veteran burial services.
Support Veterans Organizations
American Legion Post 179 family supports a variety of Veterans Organizations through donations and collaborations, including:
- Operation Comfort - serves disabled service members of all branches by providing programs for cycling, yoga, sled hockey, and woodworking. Also provides monthly skill development clinics for cycling as well as cardio boxing, hiking, a yearly sled hockey camp, and other outdoor activities.
- Foundation 14 - works to provide motorcycle training to Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and custom modifications to motorcycles to address physical disabilities sustained in combat.
- Operation Triage - provides emergency advocacy and financial relief, mortgage-free homes, and home remodeling to disabled Veterans, first responders, and active-duty service members.
The VA Pact Act
- The VA wants veterans and survivors to apply now for their PACT Act benefits.
- Any veteran or survivor can learn more about the PACT Act by visiting the VA's PACT Act webpage or calling 1-800-MY-VA-411.
- Take an overview of the PACT Act and information on PACT Act scams and how to avoid them.
Mesothelioma and Veterans
The Lanier Law Firm takes seriously its commitment to give back to the communities it serves. Whether it’s promoting morality in the legal profession, supporting education, assisting with pet adoptions, or helping fund life-saving medical research, the Lanier Law Firm believes in good corporate citizenship. Its nearest Texas branch office is located in Houston.
The U.S. Armed Forces have historically relied on products and equipment made with asbestos during most of the 20th century, unbeknownst to the harmful effects of the mineral. This exposure affected both military personnel and citizens. Approximately 30% of all mesothelioma cases consist of military veterans.
View the Lanier Law Firm's information page on mesothelioma and veterans.
DV License Plate Bearers
Effective September 1st, 2021, Texas DV license plate bearers will have to hang the ADA placard in their vehicle to be able to park in ADA parking spaces. Effective December 1st, 2021, the DMV will require every recipient to get the ADA placard application signed by their doctors; DMV will not longer issue it automatically. Find out more at the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Texas.