{"id":213113,"date":"2026-03-20T16:42:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/213113\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T16:42:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:42:34","slug":"governor-abbott-receives-award-for-veteran-services-at-american-legion-post-76-in-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/213113\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Abbott Receives Award For Veteran Services At American Legion Post 76 In Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

March 20, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the 107th birthday of the American Legion and received the National Vietnam Veterans of America State Award for Veteran Services.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAmerica truly is the greatest force for freedom the world has ever known, and the reason for that is because the United States of America has had the mightiest military in the history of the world. We as a state will continue to support those who served our country at home and abroad,\u201d said Governor Abbott. \u201cTexas is proud to be home to more veterans than any other state in the United States. The award we got today is a tangible way that shows Texas is at the top of our game, ensuring that we are providing our veterans with the support and resources they need and deserve. No state loves our veterans more than the great state of Texas.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe American Legion is delighted to host Governor Abbott at our historic Post 76 in Austin<\/p>\n

in celebration of the American Legion\u2019s 107th birthday,\u201d said Commander Jim Brennan. \u201cOur Post has been located at this same site overlooking Lady Bird Lake since purchasing the house in 1924. We are thankful for Governor Abbott and the State of Texas for their outstanding services supporting veterans and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) supports veterans who served during the Vietnam War. The American Legion has spent over a century championing veterans\u2019 benefits, patriotism, and community service.<\/p>\n

VVA recognized Texas as one of the most veteran-friendly states, awarding the State Award for Veterans Services to Texas for the state\u2019s excellence in pro-veteran state-level legislation, cost-of-living support for veterans, and employment and retirement security.<\/p>\n

The Governor was joined by VVA Legislative Director Jim Brennan, VVA National Secretary Bill Meeks, and veterans of American Legion Post 76.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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