Special Projects
These projects are pervasive and not "date-dependent".
- Challenge Coins Definition and AMVETS 115 coins
- Back Deck Renovation
- Taps at Heroes Memorial Park and other venues
New Post phone number: 737-266-9484 Information email: Information email
Challenge Coin
AMVETS Post 115 Challenge Coin
AMVETS Post 115 Challenge Coin
AMVETS Post 115 Challenge Coin
In August 2026 AMVETS Post 115 decided to create and share their own Challenge Coin. They are carried by members and/or given to people as appropriate.
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History of the Challenge Coin
AMVETS Post 115 Challenge Coin
AMVETS Post 115 Challenge Coin
A challenge coin is a small metal coin or medallion, bearing the insignia, emblem, or motto of a specific military unit or organization. They are carried by members as proof of membership, recognition of achievement, or a reminder of shared experiences. Wikipedia+1.
Challenge Coin
AMVETS Post 115 Challenge Coin
Challenge Coin Master Die Donor
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Challenge Coin Master Die Donor
Challenge Coin Master Die Donor
Challenge Coin Master Die Donor
Anything Around The House
http://www.anythingaroundthehouse.com
Building contractor in Austin, TX
10421 Old Manchaca Rd #210, Austin, TX
(512) 577-9228
Other Member Donors
Challenge Coin Master Die Donor
Other Member Donors
Jared Hepler
Barbara Colarussso
William Banks, Sr.
Ross Brennan
Ernest Oviedo
Back Deck Renovation
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..
Thank you to donors and volunteers on
the Back Deck Renovation section of the Supporters page.
The back deck
The back deck after concrete pour.
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
Back deck cooking area window
Front of post with concrete ramp and safety markings.
Non-slip strips
Back deck cooking area window
Back deck cooking area window
Non-slip strips have been added to front and back ramps.
New look: front of post
New look: front of post
New look: front of post
Front of post with concrete ramp and safety markings.
Safety markings
New look: front of post
New look: front of post
No parking striping in front of ramp and handicap parking logos.
Taps on First Saturday at Heroes Memorial Park in Kyle
Taps at Heroes Park D-Day 2024
Post 115 performs Taps at Heroes Memorial Park in Kyle the First Saturday of Every Month at 1800
Here Ernest Oviedo plays taps on D-Day in 2024 took place on Thursday, June 6. This date marked the historic 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy, France, which began on June 6, 1944
Taps at Heroes Park
AMVETS Post 115 in attendance at Taps at Heroes Memorial Park in Kyle
Here members of Post 115 take a moment after the playing of taps.
Taps on Other Occasions December 2023
Post 115 performs Taps at memorials and other ceremonial occasions
Here Chris Calkins plays taps at a memorial for Joe Colarusso. Held at Kyle City Hall December 2023
Other News pages on this website
Taps at Heroes Park on Memorial Day 2026
Monday May 25, 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony
0930-1130 Memorial Day - City of Kyle at Heroes Memorial Park, Kyle
Remembering those who gave their lives for our freedom.
Other News pages on this website
More Projects Coming
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Friday September 11, 2026 National Patriot Day
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Friday September 11, 2026 City of Kyle Observance Ceremony
Friday September 11, 2026 City of Kyle Observance Ceremony
