American Legion "Buddy Wright" Post 48, Brenham, TX

Welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces.

Serving your God, Country and Community

Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble

Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion

FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America;
To maintain law and order;
To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism;
To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the ALL Wars;
To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation;
To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses;
To make right the master of might;
To promote peace and goodwill on earth;
To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy;
To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

In Peace, as in War, We Serve

Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country.

Membership Information

If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership.

Meetings & Events

Post Business meeting are normally scheduled for the "3rd Thursday" of each month at 6:30 pm.

Contact & Location

Come visit our building located in Brenham, Texas.

Photos

Buddy Wright Post 48 Birthday Cake 1919 - 2019 Browse photos from our past events and community give-backs

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What the American Legion Does

Distributes more than $500,000 a year in grants to organizations that provide support for children in need.

Provides cash assistance to needy military and Veteran families with children at home.

Fulfills needs and provides firsthand support for Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury through a variety of therapeutic programs that are not dependent on prescription drugs.

Purchases comfort items and recreational opportunities, from loose-fitting sweat suits for burn victims to amusement park tickets for families of hospitalized military personnel recovering from wounds and illnesses.

Awards college scholarships to children of post-9/11 Veterans who died on active duty, or have a combined VA disability rating of 50 percent or greater.

Provides relief, support, shelter, training and compassion for homeless Veterans.

Provides volunteer hours and services at VA medical facilities at an estimated annual value of $20 million.

Distributes urgent cash assistance to Veterans whose homes have been badly damaged or destroyed by natural disasters.

Supports members, Veterans, service members and others with tools to take action when they believe a Veteran is at risk in order to reduce the number of Veteran suicides through the Be The One initiative.

Delivers, free of charge, all U.S. flags for the graves of American military personnel laid to rest at overseas cemeteries.

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