2024 Golf Tournament – 10th Annual Golf Classic
Board of Directors Meeting set for October 18 in San Marcos
The American GI Forum of Texas, Inc.: AUSTIN, Texas – State Commander Jesse Aguilera has called for the Board of Directors regularly scheduled Fall meeting on Friday October 18, 2024, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm in San Marcos, Texas. The San Marcos GI...
Update: 2024 Texas State Conference in Irving, Texas June 21-22
Jesse Aguilera and Sylvia Garza Elected to lead 2024-25American GI Forum of Texas Inc. IRVING, Texas–The 76th Annual State Conference was In Irving Texas on Friday June 21, 2024. Commander Mario Perales convened the conference at 10:00 a.m....
Celebrate with Us: Honoring Heroes and Community Leaders at the 8th National Annual Hispanic Heritage Bus Wrap Celebration!
We are thrilled to invite you to a truly special event that embodies the essence of unity, gratitude, and community spirit. The 8th National Annual Hispanic Heritage Bus Wrap Celebration, hosted by the American GI Forum Beatrice T. Perez Robstown...
Hays County Historical Commission Recognizes American GI Forum
The GI Forum Display in the Hay County Court House Rotunda By Hays County Historical Commission American GI Forum of Texas Inc. Report: SAN MARCOS, Texas – In celebration of National Hispanic American Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the Hays...
Sergio Dickerson COL (RET) – New President and CEO (NVOP)
Mr. Sergio ‘Serg’ Dickerson COL (RET) USA is the new President and CEO of the American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program, Headquarters in San Antonio with offices San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, EL Paso, and Fort Worth. Sergio is a 26-year Army Veteran…
VETERANS BENEFIT NEWS
VA Disability Claims Application Process for Veterans
American GI Forum of Texas, STATE OFFICE, AUSTIN, Texas –The AGIFTX is publishing the fllowing information for our members and other veterans in the hope of helping them in seeking help from the VA. In the face of dramatically increasing workloads and a backlog that...
VA Announces Rollout and Application Process for New Veterans ID Card
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is now available for Veterans — yet another action honoring their service. This has been mandated through legislation...
Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) announced that the Federal Register will publish on Jan. 18 regulations accompanying the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA), which will help Veterans experience a more transparent...
IN MEMORIAM
AGIF State Chairwoman Sylvia Garza is Honored by Organization
Sylvia Garza of San Marcos, holds the award recently presented to her at a 75th Anniversary Luncheon sponsored by the American GI Forum, in honor of her decades of service to the American GI Forum, including serving as Texas State Chairwoman. The AGIF is a...
Maria ‘Mary’ Ramirez August 18, 1942 – April 28, 2023
Maria ‘Mary’ Ramirez passed away in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 28, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born the third of six children to Josefina and Ruben Rosales on August 18, 1942, in Raymondville, Texas. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...
Rest in Peace, Guillerma Ramirez Morales February 8, 1944 – October 9, 2022
The American GI Forum lost a member and a dear friend, Guillerma (Ramirez) Morales who passed away on October 9, 2022. Guillerma was born February 8, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. Guillerma was a past American GI Forum of Texas State Chairwoman and National Officer. She...