Local Veteran Selected To Command VFW District Five

Incoming District officers being sworn in by past Commander Edwin Vincent.

Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
Edmonson County resident Kevin Engle was elected VFW District 5 Commander for the 2019-2020 year at  a District 5 meeting on April 7, 2019 at Bowling Green VFW Post 1298.  Kevin, a retired US Army Command Sergeant Major, is the recipient of the Combat Action Badge, Legion Of Merit Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and Purple Heart Medal. Kevin is also the Senior Vice Commander of Brownsville VFW Post 6937.

Donna Engle, Post 6937 All State and All American Quartermaster was re-elected as the District 5 Quartermaster at the same meeting. The incoming District officers were sworn in by past Commander Edwin Vincent, who is currently in line to become State Commander.  VFW District 5 encompasses all the VFW Posts in surrounding counties south and west.