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.
VETERANS CORNER: Hazelwood Act
I was having a conversation the other day with a fellow Legionnaire and the topic of Veteran Benefits came up. Specifically, education benefits for Texas Veterans. The Hazlewood Act was passed in 1923 by the Texas Legislature.
VETERANS CORNER: The Mission is Veterans
With the Presidential Election over, we now turn our attention to the confirmation hearings for the various Cabinet positions. For Veterans and Active Duty military obviously we are focused on the Department of Veterans Affairs and the
VETERANS CORNER: Year in Review
As we begin a new year, I reflected on this past years events of American Legion Post #196. In February, the Post hosted a Suicide Prevention Program at the Lyric Theater. The program was presented by The
VETERANS CORNER: Honoring Veterans
On December 14th, 2024, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held an observance of National Wreaths Across America at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood. I had the honor of being one of the guest speakers. I spoke
VETERANS CORNER: Seasons
As the end of the year closes in, we have so many things to be thankful for. We are thankful for our active duty military personnel. 365 days of the year, they are on duty serving and
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