Join a Brotherhood That Never Ends

You Served Our Nation… Now Continue the Mission at Home

The Mission Doesn’t End When the Uniform Comes Off

Leaving uniform doesn’t mean leaving behind service. For many veterans, leaving the military and beginning civilian life can feel like something is missing: a lack of community, purpose, and mission. That’s where PFC Ruth E. Warlick American Legion Post 14 in Southlake comes in. The mission goes on at Post 14 right from here, in Southlake and Northeast Tarrant County.

Even if you are fresh off active duty or decades removed from a Friday night formation, Post 14 is a place where your leadership, experience, and values still count. It’s not just about remembering your service, it’s about building on that same commitment, joining with others who traveled that same path, and making an enduring impact in the community you call home.

What Makes Post 14 Special?

PFC Ruth E. Warlick Post 14 is not your average veterans’ organization; it’s a brotherhood. In honor of a woman who has served her country well, the post continues to provide outstanding service in dedication and support.

At Post 14, we combine the story and tradition of the best military brotherhood with an ingrained love for service. You will find veterans from every branch and generation, Vietnam to the Gulf, Iraq to Afghanistan, and beyond – all coming together for one purpose: to support each other and serve Southlake.

Camaraderie & Connection That Feels Like Family

Nobody really understands what it’s like to serve, if we’re being honest. You will be surrounded by people at Post 14 who do. You’ll hear the stories, laugh, and even cry together. It’s a place where you can be yourself, no questions asked.

For many members, the brotherhood they cultivate at Post 14 is as deep a brotherhood as they experience in uniform. From lighthearted coffee klatches to organized volunteer endeavors, the connections form swiftly and cut deep.

Still Serving, But Now It’s Your Community

Post 14’s members think of service as something that doesn’t end at discharge, but rather changes form. Our members are active in supporting veterans in need, mentoring children, helping our first responders, and volunteering when our Southlake neighbors call.

Here is just a small sampling of the way we serve:

  • Veteran Support: Assisting veterans through the process of claiming benefits they earned working in the military.
  • Youth Programs: Helps Southlake students through scholarships, mentoring, and leadership programs such as Boys State.
  • Community Support: Recognizing local heroes, helping families in need, and contributing to community events that make the region stronger.

Your time and presence, your perspective, matter more than you realize. And (next time) you show up, you are making Southlake stronger.

Leadership, Growth, and Impact

At Post 14, you get as much or as little of the action as you want. Several members hold, or have held office within the post and or regional committees. Others attend one event annually. There is no one-size-fits-all engagement level, just a common resolve to keep serving in some way.

Opportunities include:

  • Organizing events and fundraisers
  • Guiding or helping in the Southlake and surrounding community through our youth programs and veterans affairs
  • Supporting fellow veterans through mentorship
  • Act as a delegate for Post 14 in citywide or regional veteran councils

You have acquired leadership qualities from your experiences. Here, you’ll keep inspiring others, whether that’s quietly or out in front.

How to Join American Legion Post 14

Joining is simple, and it really does lead to something meaningful. If you’ve performed at least one day of active duty in a time of war, as determined by the U.S. Congress, you’re eligible. Active-duty servicemen are veterans and are also welcome.

Here’s how to get started:

  1. Visit https://txlegionpost14.org
  2. Fill out the membership form
  3. Get together at a meeting or an event among members
  4. Begin the process of planting your roots in the Post 14 family

For those who are ready to live deeper or simply wonder, the door is always open.

The Brotherhood Never Ends. It Just Changes Form

PFC Ruth E. Warlick Post 14 brings you a new outpost with an old mission: providing veterans, service members, and their families a place to find camaraderie after the uniform comes off; providing assistance when they need it whether that’s fighting for benefits or helping heal the wounds of war; and by encouraging unit cohesion through community engagement With one million-plus members Nationally, we are the largest voice in America with big impact and savings. You have already demonstrated your commitment to something bigger than yourself. Now, direct that same potential to enhance the place you call home.

You are needed. Your story matters. And your work is far from done!

FAQs

How often does Post 14 meet?

Meeting places and times: We meet the third Thursday of any given month at the Southlake Chamber of Commerce at 1501 Corporate Circle Drive or at Whites Chapel Education building. We also have informal social meetings at local establishments for happy hour, coffee, and occasional cookouts. These are optional events during the coming new year. You can participate as much or as little as your schedule allows – but we highly encourage active participation. This is your Post!! Look on the calendar page for events and locations.

If I served many years ago, do I still qualify?

Yes! If you served 1 day honorably and have a DD-214, whether that was decades ago, you are eligible.

Can family members get involved?

Absolutely! The American Legion family also consists of the Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion, which makes it possible for spouses, children, and others to become involved and support. Family events like cookouts will be posted on the Calendar page in this web site.

Is Post 14 political?

Even as we fight for the vets programs in Washington and Austin through our National Legion for those who served America at home and abroad, it’s important to mention that we don’t espouse any party. Our job is service, not politics.

What does it cost?

Dues: Dues are nominal and help support our programs and operations. You can find more information here on our website.