CHEYENNE - Ron Wood, of Sheridan, has been selected to serve as chairman of the Wyoming Veterans Commission.

The commission selects a new chairman every two years.

Wood is a U.S. Army veteran and has had a long association with the American Legion. He currently serves as the chairman of Wyoming Boy's State and is a District Commander.

He replaces commissioner Lee Alley as chairman. Alley subsequently was appointed vice chairman.

The Wyoming Veterans Commission works with the governor and Legislature to study state and federal legislation and make recommendations.