On behalf of the government of South Korea, VFW Post 3966 presented Chief Master Sergeant, USAF Ret. Steve Lopez with the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal on February 7, 2026. Steve Lopez’s family and VFW Post members attended the ceremony held on the stage in the VFW courtyard. Post Commander Roland Esquibel presented the award as the letter of thanks from the South Korean Consulate was read.
PFC Steve Lopez of Devine served in Korea in 1952-1953 with the 8th Army I Corp in the Armored Munitions Depot, Company C, 43rd Truck Company, in Uijeongbu, South Korea, which was the largest ammo dump. “We supplied ammunition to the 2nd & 3rd Army Divisions, 1st Cav, and the 1st & 3rd Marines on the Front Lines.”
His job was driving the 6×6 “double deuce & a half” heavy duty truck with a 45-side arm, and manning the 50-caliber machine gun in a…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Lopez receives Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal
Steve Lopez, front and center, pictured with Devine VFW Post 3966 members: L to R- Craig Steffens-Trustee, Gary Saathoff-Quartermaster, Roland Esquibel-Commander, Steve Lopez-Senior Vice Commander, Felix Bazan-Chaplain, Robert Rodriguez, Jesse Rodriguez-Junior Vice Commander.
