Post 379 Bedford, Texas
Post 379
Bedford, Texas
About This Post
Post Namesake
The communities of Hurst, Euless, and Bedford, Texas
Notable Members
Terry Bigley, Larry Burks, Joseph Campbell, Dan Fallon, Billy Goodson, Gary Hall, Joe R. Jones Sr. , A. J. Longoria, Bill Lucas, James McGowan, Deborah McKee, Mike Regan, Bob Roberts, Lonnie Vessel. Post 379 is a powerful post with several of its members making significant contributions The American Legion. However, this list only contains members who have made contributions at the district level and/or higher.
What Makes this Post Unique
Post 379 is consistently among the top two largest, if not the largest, posts in Texas with an unusually strong Americanism program.
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2010-2016
2000-2009
1990-1999
1980-1989
HISTORY
1960
Calling All Wartime Veterans
Oct 15, 1963
Sometime during October 1963, the superintendent of the Bedford School System, Omar Carrothers, reached out to other community veterans to meet with him to discuss the possibility of chartering an American Legion Post.
Sometime during October 1963, the superintendent of the Bedford School System, Omar Carrothers, reached out to other community veterans to meet with him to discuss the possibility of chartering an American Legion Post.
Time to Get Organized
Aug 21, 1964
On 21 August 1964, Omar along with nineteen other future post members met at Stonegate Elementary School in Bedford to discuss how to make the newly conceived post come to life.
On 21 August 1964, Omar along with nineteen other future post members met at Stonegate Elementary School in Bedford to discuss how to make the newly conceived post come to life.
We Are On Our Way
Oct 1, 1964
On 01 October 1964, the post received its Temporary Charter and began having its general membership meetings at the Bedford Boys Ranch activity center.
On 01 October 1964, the post received its Temporary Charter and began having its general membership meetings at the Bedford Boys Ranch activity center.
Victory
Mar 2, 1967
In 1966, post members began renting a building on Highway 10 in Hurst and on 02 March 1967, Hurst Euless Bedford Post 379 received its Permanent Charter, electing Omar as the commander and William Upton as the adjutant.
In 1966, post members began renting a building on Highway 10 in Hurst and on 02 March 1967, Hurst Euless Bedford Post 379 received its Permanent Charter, electing Omar as the commander and William Upton as the adjutant.
There’s No Shortage Of Remarkable Ideas, What’s Missing Is The Will To Execute Them
Mar 27, 1969
On 27 March 1969, Post 379 received its Certificate of Incorporation from the Texas Secretary of State, on 27 November 1969, the Constitution and By-laws were approved by the Department of Texas and also in 1969, post members purchased a building located at 336 W. Hurst Boulevard in Hurst and across from the Kelly-Moore paint factory.
On 27 March 1969, Post 379 received its Certificate of Incorporation from the Texas Secretary of State, on 27 November 1969, the Constitution and By-laws were approved by the Department of Texas and also in 1969, post members purchased a building located at 336 W. Hurst Boulevard in Hurst and across from the Kelly-Moore paint factory.
Day Is Done, Gone The Sun...
May 26, 1969
On 26 May 1969, Post 379 began its annual Memorial Day Services at Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery in Colleyville with VFW Post 4695 in Hurst joining the services on 29 May 1972. These events continue to this day.
On 26 May 1969, Post 379 began its annual Memorial Day Services at Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery in Colleyville with VFW Post 4695 in Hurst joining the services on 29 May 1972. These events continue to this day.
1980
All In The Family
May 25, 1983
Voiture Locale 1185 is the chapter of the Forty & Eight associated with Tarrant County, the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 379 was chartered on 25 May 1983, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 379 was chartered on 16 October 1986, and the Post 379 chapter of the American Legion Riders was formed in 2009. Post 379 and Squadron 379 are both the second largest in their respective categories in the Department/Detachment of Texas while..
Voiture Locale 1185 is the chapter of the Forty & Eight associated with Tarrant County, the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 379 was chartered on 25 May 1983, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 379 was chartered on 16 October 1986, and the Post 379 chapter of the American Legion Riders was formed in 2009. Post 379 and Squadron 379 are both the second largest in their respective categories in the Department/Detachment of Texas while..
Well...We're Movin' On Up
Nov 11, 1983
During the late 1970’s, the post acquired property at its current location and began construction on a new building in 1982. In the August 1984 issue of 'The American Legion magazine', 379 was recognized as the post of the month.
During the late 1970’s, the post acquired property at its current location and began construction on a new building in 1982. In the August 1984 issue of 'The American Legion magazine', 379 was recognized as the post of the month.
2000
The Department of Texas Establishes the Dan Fallon Award
Jun 26, 2008
In 2008, TEXALPA (The Texas American Legion Press Association) began presenting the Dan Fallon Award for the best Post website in the department. The purpose of TEXALPA is to foster publications and advance the standards and practices in communication with “The American Legion, Department of Texas in the department, divisions, districts, and posts, in their Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion, or affiliated organizations as may be represented by the membership. TEXALPA objectives: - To..
In 2008, TEXALPA (The Texas American Legion Press Association) began presenting the Dan Fallon Award for the best Post website in the department. The purpose of TEXALPA is to foster publications and advance the standards and practices in communication with “The American Legion, Department of Texas in the department, divisions, districts, and posts, in their Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion, or affiliated organizations as may be represented by the membership. TEXALPA objectives: - To..
First and Almost First
Jun 4, 2009
Deborah McKee voted in as the first female commander for Post 379 and the second female Post Commander in the Department of Texas. Commander McKee was elected only three weeks after the first female Post Commander in the Department was elected.
Deborah McKee voted in as the first female commander for Post 379 and the second female Post Commander in the Department of Texas. Commander McKee was elected only three weeks after the first female Post Commander in the Department was elected.
2010
Trey Arnold’s Post 379 Flag Retirement Pit Named the 2015 Longhorn Council Eagle Scout Project of the Year
Jan 30, 2015
In 2009, the National Eagle Scout Association established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award to recognize valuable service of an exceptional nature by a Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity. The award recognizes the Scout for his Eagle Scout leadership service project, which is part of the requirements for earning the Eagle Scout Award. Each year, local councils select a..
In 2009, the National Eagle Scout Association established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award to recognize valuable service of an exceptional nature by a Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity. The award recognizes the Scout for his Eagle Scout leadership service project, which is part of the requirements for earning the Eagle Scout Award. Each year, local councils select a..
Two Score and Ten Years
Mar 2, 2017
Post 379 celebrated its golden anniversary on 02 March 2017 and looks forward to celebrating The American Legion’s centennial anniversary in 2019.
Post 379 celebrated its golden anniversary on 02 March 2017 and looks forward to celebrating The American Legion’s centennial anniversary in 2019.
Isaac Taylor Named the 2017 Department of Texas National High School Oratorical Winner
Apr 23, 2017
During the contest period, Isaac was a high school senior from Flower Mound. He is a 2-year letterman in football and basketball, and has competed nationally in speech and debate, winning championships in original oratory and dramatic interpretation categories. Isaac also plays drums and piano and enjoys mountain biking, dirt biking and competing in Spartan races. Isaac's 2017 Oratorical Competition History - Post Level – 03 December 2016 at Post 379 in Bedford. Isaac was..
During the contest period, Isaac was a high school senior from Flower Mound. He is a 2-year letterman in football and basketball, and has competed nationally in speech and debate, winning championships in original oratory and dramatic interpretation categories. Isaac also plays drums and piano and enjoys mountain biking, dirt biking and competing in Spartan races. Isaac's 2017 Oratorical Competition History - Post Level – 03 December 2016 at Post 379 in Bedford. Isaac was..
Joey Campbell Named the 2017 Department of Texas Eagle Scout of the Year
May 10, 2017
During the contest period, Joey was a junior at Colleyville Heritage High School. He was also a registered AP student, and a member of the National Honor Society, the student council, the robotics club, the football team, and the German club. He has lettered in strength training and marching band. Joey is on track to depart high school as a State Foundation STEM Endorsed Graduate, an AP Scholar, and a Community Scholar Ambassador. He plans..
During the contest period, Joey was a junior at Colleyville Heritage High School. He was also a registered AP student, and a member of the National Honor Society, the student council, the robotics club, the football team, and the German club. He has lettered in strength training and marching band. Joey is on track to depart high school as a State Foundation STEM Endorsed Graduate, an AP Scholar, and a Community Scholar Ambassador. He plans..
