Veterans Corner
Bill Yeager moved to Brownwood 3 years ago from Dallas/Ft. Worth Area. A United States Air Force Veteran having served from November of 1982 to September of 1986. Joined American Legion Post #196, Brownwood two years ago. Prior Post Officers positions were Adjutant and Finance Officer. Bill currently serves as Commander of Post #196 and American Legion District 21 Finance Officer.
Buffalo Soldier George Edward Smith honored at Veterans Memorial program
The annual Veterans Day ceremony took place at the Central Texas Veterans Memorial in Brownwood Monday morning, where Buffalo Soldier George Edward Smith was honored with a plaque that will be added to the memorial. Smith, a
VETERANS CORNER: Presidents Who Have Served in the Military
Well, It is that time of the year again and the election process is in full swing. It is interesting that of the 46 Presidents (including current President Biden) 31 of them have had a military background.
VETERANS CORNER: Operation Comfort Warriors
I recently came across a program that the American Legion has called Operation Comfort Warriors.“Operation Comfort Warriors represents the American Legion’s expression of gratitude to those who sacrificed to protect our freedoms”. As service members either continued
VETERANS CORNER: Military Football
Well, it’s that time of year again, back to school, temperatures around 100 degrees, that can only mean one thing: ITS FOOTBALL SEASON. This is when High School, College, and the Pros start training camps and scrimmages
VETERANS CORNER: Military Athletes in the Olympics
Well, it is that time again and the Summer Olympic games have started in Paris, France. I am a huge fan of the Olympics. I know that in the past, there have been quite a few Military
VETERANS CORNER: Buddy Checks
What are “Buddy Checks”? In May of 2019, the American Legion Passed Resolution 18 that encouraged American Legion Posts to reach out to its members legion wide and local veterans in their communities. The concept of the
VETERANS CORNER: Resources for Veterans
Post – Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a natural reaction to experiencing a traumatic or life – threatening event. For a veteran, these events may include serving in a combat zone, peacekeeping missions or medical emergencies. PTSD
VETERANS CORNER: American Legion News
By Bill Yeager The American Legion has four Pillars: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children and Youth. Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation: CAMP LEJEUNE JUSTICE ACT: Individuals who were exposed to toxic water at Camp
VETERANS CORNER: The Scott Brothers
By Bill Yeager How it started and where we are today. After receiving its charter, American Legion Post #196, would be called the Isham A. Smith and Scott Brothers American Legion Post. The Scott Brothers were from