AUSTIN, Texas – (July 13, 2025) – U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rich Huntley of S. Mike Lacy American Legion Post 554 in League City, Texas, was elected and installed as commander of the American Legion Department of Texas during the department’s annual convention held at the Renaissance Austin Hotel.
Huntley has a distinguished record of service within The American Legion. He served as a department vice commander for the 3rd Division as well as chairman of Texas Boys State, one of the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students in the state.
In his new role as department commander, Huntley aims to lead the Legion’s statewide efforts in membership growth, public relations, and the promotion of the organization’s programs and services.
The American Legion is the largest U.S. veterans organization, with nearly 2 million members in more than 12,000 posts across the nation and in foreign countries.
Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is dedicated to the motto of “Veterans Strengthening America.”
Legionnaires accomplish this through the organization’s four founding pillars of mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans.
For more information about the Department of Texas, visit www.txlegion.org.