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After two years of canceled or scaled back conventions, it was a welcome relief to gather again with our friends from the VFW and Auxiliary in Kansas City, MO. It was Executive Director Mike Wilson’s first VFW Convention, and he enjoyed the opportunity to meet with VFW and Auxiliary members and to address both audiences at the Convention. Executive Director, Mike Wilson addresses the VFW “I am excited …

VFW Jr. Vice Class of 2022 As the world returns to a semblance of normalcy, we were thrilled to host our VFW and Auxiliary Department Junior Vice Orientation event in person this year. This is the first time we’ve held this event in person since the Spring of 2019! National Jr. Vice Commander Duane Sarmiento and National Jr. Vice President Carla Martinez joined Department Jr. Vice Commanders and Presidents fro…

National Home Executive Director, Mike Wilson “Veterans go through transition when leaving the military to become a civilian,” says new VFW National Home Executive Director, Mike Wilson. “Some do it right away; some take years to transition; some never do and struggle their whole lives. The VFW National Home is here to be a part of that transition for those who are experiencing difficulty.” Wilson, a retire…

Brad and Sherry are part of an active family of four. “We’re busy bees,” claims Sherry who besides being a mom to Max, 8, and Daphne, 5 is a claims specialist for the State of Washington’s family leave program. Brad just completed two master’s degrees while at the same time working as a mental health counselor in a private practice. The couple owns their own home and drives a paid off car. Yet, th…

The VFW National Home would like to acknowledge our Board of Trustee Vietnam Veterans:  Board President and District #9 Trustee, Steve VanBergen District #2 Trustee, Art Scheuneman District #8 Trustee, Jerry Blake Welcome home and thank you for your service!  We also appreciate your continued service through your work on the Board at the VFW National Home.