Jared Shaw
Jared serves as Commander of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas.
Michael Monreal
Michael serves as 1st Vice Commander of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas. A portrait will be added when available.
Brian Niday
Brian serves as 2nd Vice Commander of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas.
Travis Pederson
Jay “Travis” Pederson enlisted in the United States Army in 1993. He completed Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, as a 63S Heavy-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic.
Danny Herndon
Danny Herndon served thirty years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. He serves as Treasurer of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas.
David Keith
David serves as Judge Advocate of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas.
William Reed IV
William serves as Service Officer of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas.
Jose Garcia
I am a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and I served to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CWO-5). Much of my career centered on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense and emergency management. When I was recalled to active service in 2002, I led the CBRN team that helped prepare the 900 Marines of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines for homeland defense and then combat operations in Iraq. I later worked alongside our coalition partners at U.S. Central Command in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, and went on to lead the Marine Forces Reserve CBRN Defense Program, which reached Reserve units across the country.
Since then, my work has stayed focused on preparing for and responding to emergencies. I spent several years helping Marine Forces Reserve keep its training centers ready for hazardous weather and other threats, taught Emergency and Security Studies at Tulane University, and supported COVID-19 response operations for New York City Emergency Management and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Today I serve as Historian of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas. To me, being Post Historian is more than a position. Preserving the legacy of our Post means making sure everyone who passes through is remembered for their contributions. It also means capturing the value of our members and our collective support of the community and our fellow veterans.
Albert Riley
Albert serves as Chaplain of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas.
Tommy Myrick
Tommy serves as Sergeant at Arms of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas.
Derek Gaudlitz
Derek Gaudlitz served in the United States Army, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He now serves as Past Commander of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas.
Johnathon Farrell
Johnathon Farrell enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1999 because he loves his country and comes from a family that serves it. His grandfather and father wore the uniform, and he was the first of his brothers to follow.
Richard Pena
Richard serves as Committee Member of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas.
Amber Ramos
Amber serves as Committee Member of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas. A portrait will be added when available.
Mark Hurd
Mark Hurd (Marcus Antonio Hurd) served in the United States Army as a Health Services officer (AOC 67A), retiring at the rank of Colonel.
Reynaldo Rangel Jr.
Reynaldo serves as Committee Member of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas.
Holli Smith
Holli serves as Committee Member of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas. A portrait will be added when available.
Josefa Zatarain-Flournoy
Josefa serves as Auxiliary President of American Legion Post 38 in Floresville, Texas.
Alma Farrell
Alma Farrell joined the U.S. Army in November 2002. She completed Basic Training at Fort Jackson and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee as a 92Y Unit Supply Specialist.