AMVETS Post 115 News
News about the post and its membership.
More news can be found on the post Facebook pages (and other news and social media).
New Post phone number - 737-266-9484
MJROTC Awards Ceremony at Jack C. Hays High School
Cadet received MJROTC Award
Tuesday May 5, 2026
1800 - JROTC Ceremony with Jack C. Hays High School
at the Jack C. Hays High School, 4800 Jack C Hays Trail, Buda, TX 78610
Cadet recipient: to be verified
AMVETS Post 115 Presenter: Jared Hepler 72ab
Left to right: Cadet ???, Jared Hepler
April 25, 2026 Flag Retirement Ceremony
New Guy Welcomes Visitors to Post
Saturday April 25, 2026
0800-1000 Post Veteran Breakfast sponsored by Art Patterson, Modern Woodmen and perpare and served by Kyle Cub Scout Pack 105, Kyle
1100 - Flag Retirement Ceremony [Flyer]
Attended by Kyle Cub Scout Pack 105, Kyle, Scouting America, Kyle, Hays County Sheriff Department.
Also present: Lehman High School, JROTC Award Recipient C/PO3 Max Barrios
Left: New Officer Welcomes Visitors to the Flag Retirement Ceremony at AMVETS Post 115. Thank you to 2nd Vice Commander William Banks.
More photos at:
Flag Retirement Ceremony Honor Guard
Flag Retirement Ceremony Honor Guard
Post Commander Calkins prepares to play Taps as Flag Retirement Ceremony Honor Guard fires volley as salute.
NJROTC Awards Ceremony at Lehman High School
CWO5 Carlos Cruz received JROTC Award
Wednesday April 22, 2026
1700 - 2000 NJROTC Awards Ceremony at Lehman High School, 1700 Lehman Rd, Kyle, TX 78640
Cadet recipient: C/PO3 Max Barrios
Faculty advisor: CWO5 Carlos Cruz
AMVETS Post 115 Presenter: Jared Hepler
Left to right: Jared Hepler, guest, guest, C/PO3 Max Barrios
A Special Salute to our Special Ops units
A Special Salute to our Special Ops units, who rescued our pilot and weapons officer...
April 6, 2026
"A Special Salute to our Special Ops units, who rescued our pilot
and weapons officer of a downed plane...
In a scene that unfolded like a Hollywood script, hundreds of American troops descended into the rugged mountains of southwestern Iran Saturday to rescue a wounded airman who spent nearly two days hiding from Iranian forces.
What followed was a high-stakes combat search-and-rescue mission deep inside Iran, with U.S. forces racing to locate and extract the wounded officer before Iranian troops could reach him, deploying a large contingent of special operations forces and aircraft into hostile territory."
See more on FOX News
HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters were involved in rescue efforts for the downed airman in Iran.
AMVETS 115 at Philomena Assisted Living
The Philomena Assisted Living & Memory Care
Tuesday March 31, 2026 -- "Meet and Greet resident Veterans and spouses of Veterans at the Philomena Assisted Living and Memory Care."
"Meet and Greet resident Veterans and spouses of Veterans at the Philomena Assisted Living and Memory Care." With the playing of Taps the Post color guard retired and replaced their worn US and State of Texas flags.
"Meet and Greet resident Veterans and spouses of Veterans at the Philomena Assisted Living and Memory Care." With the playing of Taps the Post color guard retired and replaced their worn US and State of Texas flags.
With the playing of Taps the Post color guard retired and replaced their worn US and State of Texas flags.
AMVETS Post 115 and Auxiliary 115 will make a visitation to Philomena from 9:00-10 a.m. on the last Tuesday of the quarter beginning March 31, 2026 and every quarter thereafter: June 30, September 29, Dec. 29, 2026.
KXAN: Bikes, books and pillows:
How one woman’s nonprofit helps Hays County families
March 10, 2026
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Sergeant at Arms Cynthia Bentley, founder and president of "Unforgettable Families and Friends", settled in Hays County after hurricane Katrina.
US flag flown in combat
Certificate: US flag flown in combat in honor of AMVETS Post 115
February 19, 2026
Certificate acknowledging the US flag flown in combat in honor of AMVETS Post 115 on February 19, 2026 in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
The flag and this certificate are on display at the post.
The back deck renovation IS Almost COMPLETE!!
Renovations
The wood deck has been replaced with a concrete slab with grooved ramp and metal railings.
More improvements are also in the works.
The front also has added a grooved ramp and safety markings painted on the parking lot surface..
More pictures will be available soon.
New Post phone number - 737-266-9484
Wet cement
The first day of concrete pour.
The back deck
Looking South from the back deck
The back deck after concrete pour.
Looking South from the back deck
Looking South from the back deck
Looking South from the back deck with the storage building in the foreground and VFW out of view in the distance behind the childcare building.
Back deck cooking area window
Back deck cooking area window
Newest addition: Wall with window on back deck behind outdoor cooking area.
Back deck cooking area window
Back deck cooking area window
Front of post with concrete ramp and safety markings.
Non-slip strips
Non-slip strips have been added to front and back ramps.
New look: front of post
Front of post with concrete ramp and safety markings.
Safety markings
Safety markings
No parking striping in front of ramp and handicap parking logos.
CONGRATULATIONS Commander Chris Calkins...
2026 Masonic Community Builder Award
February 18, 2026
Thank all of you who came out to support Commander Calkins and his receiving of the Community Builder Award from Live Oak Masonic Lodge.
Special shout out to Mike who did a great job announcing it on the Webpage and for keeping us all informed. Great job, Mike. Please post an announcement on the website about Chris and this award.
Barbara and the Ladies Auxiliary for the great job with the cake and punch service.
We are lucky to have a Commander that is both conscientious and passionate about his role to serve Post 115 and our community.
Kudos to our “Commander”! We had such a great turnout and it was truly a community event. Thanks again and we look forward to continue to serve our great organization.
Alex Barragan, Worshipful Master, Live Oak Masonic Lodge
Memorial Cup Ceremony for Kerman Hammond
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Today, we gather to honor the life, service, and enduring legacy of Commander Kerman Hammond.
Commander Hammond exemplified the very best of leadership — steady under pressure, humble in success, and unwavering in his commitment to those he served beside. He understood that true command is not about authority alone, but about responsibility — responsibility to mission, to values, and most importantly, to people.
He led with integrity. He listened before he spoke. He acted with courage when it mattered most. And through every challenge, he carried himself with quiet strength and deep conviction.
The Memorial Cup we present today is more than a symbol. It represents the standard he set — of excellence, honor, and selfless service. It reminds us that leadership is measured not only by achievements, but by the lives touched and the example left behind.
May this cup stand as a lasting tribute to Commander Hammond’s dedication and character. And may all who strive to earn it remember the legacy they are called to uphold.
Commander Hammond’s watch has ended — but his influence endures.
Post Meetings
Monthly Meetings at the Post
General Membership Meeting
1st Thursday of each month at 1830 hours *
* (except 1st Saturday of each quarter at 1000 hours)
Executive Committee Meeting
1st Thursday of each month - Immediately after Membership meeting **
** (except 1st Saturday of each quarter - Immediately after Membership meeting)
See the Events Calendar for full list of scheduled meetings.
Taps on First Saturday at Heroes Memorial Park in Kyle
Taps at Heroes Park
Post 115 performs Taps at Heroes Memorial Park in Kyle the First Saturday of Every Month at 1800
Taps at Heroes Park
AMVETS Post 115 in attendance at Taps at Heroes Memorial Park in Kyle
Taps on Other Occasions
Taps on Other Occasions
Post 115 performs Taps at memorials and other ceremonial occasions
Happy St Patrick's Day
An Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
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Welcome home, brother/sister...*
Whether you are a member or guest, veteran or not, this is our "home". Let's treat it as such.
Our post has been undergoing some recent building, cleaning and other maintenance. Please help us keep it clean and safe.
- Please clean up after yourself.
- Please do not smoke in or near the post building.
- According to Texas law, it is an offense to smoke in an enclosed area in a public building or within 15 feet from an entrance or openable window.
- The Executive Committee suggests if you wish to smoke in front of the building stand at least 15 feet from the front door; and if in the rear stand beyond the outside dining area or in the BBQ smoker area.
* ... This is the regular greeting of Chris Calkins, our Post Commander, and it seems to be spreading.