Post 49 was stablished in January 21 1930 by a group of veterans of WWI.  It was on 1956 that it was decided to take the name of Santos Colberg the name of a Guanica soldier killed in Korea during the war.

Our Founders:

Gregorio Garcia    Nemesio Ramos   Agustin Camacho      Juan Rios      Abelardo Flores     Manuel Torres      Martin Vargas     Ramon Gonzalez    Damaso Gonzalez    Domingo Pardo

Antonio Lugo       Juan Miralles       Emiliano Lopez     Americo Marcial      Narciso Padilla   Francisco Melendez   Agustin Jusino.

Ismael Nazario who became Guanica's Mayor

Minerva Cruz  first woman Commander of the Post

Miguel Morales held the position of Commander for a long time (more than 10 years)

We dedicate the Veterance Day activity not only to veterans but to member of the community that distingues for their work or an specific talent.