San Angelo Veterans

08/27/2026

PRESS RELEASE

With great pride and honor, the All Veterans Council of Tom Green County would like to announce:

On Tuesday, August 25th 2026 USA Today, in conjunction with the Walter Payton Foundation, announced the monthly winner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame “Award of Character”.

Our very own Luis Martinez, III has been selected and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Luis is a US Air Force Veteran and currently serves at the Colonel Charles And JoAnne Powell VA Clinic in San Angelo as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist. His primary responsibility is assisting Veterans and their families navigating VA Benefits. He also serves as the Chairman of the All Veterans Council, as has served as Commander for DAV Chapter 237. He is the driving force and champion for our Veteran community.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Awards of Character honors everyday community heroes who embody the core values of commitment, courage, honesty, integrity, and respect.

Link to the video presentation below:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/08/25/luis-martinez-pro-football-award-of-character/91358199007/

So to Luis, Welcome to the Hall!

Air Force veteran Luis Martinez III was surprised with a Hall of Fame award for his tireless work supporting local veterans.

08/18/2026

08/15/2026

Going on now! Come support the Veterans of San Angelo!

08/12/2026

23rd San Angelo Veterans Day Parade
Theme: 85th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor

08/12/2026

Every year, our annual Veterans Day Parade has grown larger and more impactful. More Veterans and supporters are watching the parade live from across the country, showcasing how we honor and celebrate our service members, Veterans, and their families. We have demonstrated time and again that San Angelo is the Heart of the Texas Veteran Community, a place where gratitude, respect, and support for our heroes are at the forefront.

In the past, the All Veterans Council of Tom Green County (AVC) had to pay 100% of the parade costs out of pocket, meaning Veterans and supporters like you were footing the bill. Thankfully, in recent years, we’ve partnered with the city to have parade fees waived every four years, for which we are incredibly grateful. However, administrative expenses such as insurance and other costs are still paid out of our own funds.

Your support through the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on August 15, 2026, from 7am to 10am, at Longhorn Steakhouse will help us cover these essential administrative costs. Any funds remaining after expenses will be dedicated to Veteran assistance, ensuring we continue to support those who have served our country.

Together, we can keep San Angelo’s proud tradition alive, honor our heroes, and demonstrate that our community truly is the Heart of the Texas Veteran Community.

08/12/2026

Please join us on August 19, 2026, on Rio Concho Drive, from 9am to 10am, across from the McNease Center, for a historic and heartfelt moment, the unveiling of the "Heroes of the Concho" memorial by Congressman Pfluger and his staff. This powerful monument honors the sacrifice and legacy of the 20,000 WWII Veterans who called San Angelo and the Concho Valley home. Together, let us remember, honor, and celebrate the brave men and women who embodied courage and patriotism. Your presence will help preserve their legacy for generations to come.

08/12/2026

Summary of “The Odyssey”:
Officer ignores NCO’s advice, and it does not go well for them.

08/07/2026

Today is National Purple Heart Day. We stand in solemn reverence for the brave men and women who have sacrificed everything in service to our nation. For some, the Purple Heart is a poignant reminder of those who paid the ultimate price and didn’t come home. Their courage and sacrifice define the true cost of freedom. Today, we honor their legacy with unwavering gratitude and respect, never forgetting their sacrifice.