Lampasas County VFW Post receives national recognition
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD VFW Post 8539 Commander Chris Adolph holds the plaque showcasing the post’s award. Alongside Adolph are Lampasas County Sheriff Jess Ramos and VFW Post 8539 members.
For the first time, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8539 in Lampasas County has received national recognition for its community service.
Post 8539 was awarded the 2022-2023 National Outstanding Community Service Award. Of the more than 6,000 VFW posts across the United States, only 1% earn this recognition. The Lampasas County post was the only one in Texas to receive the award.