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Commander-in-Chief Richard L. DeNoyer
Richard L. DeNoyer was elected Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars on September 1, 2011, at the VFW’s 112th National Convention, held in San Antonio, Texas. DeNoyer served in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1960-1982 including a tour in Vietnam, July 1966-July 1967, attached to Ammunition Co., Force Logistics Support Group “A”, 3rd Marine Division. His decorations include...(read full bio)
Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief John E. Hamilton
John E. Hamilton was elected Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars on September 1, 2011, at the VFW’s 112th National Convention, held in San Antonio, Texas. Hamilton served in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1968-1970 including a tour in Vietnam. He joined the VFW in 1974 at Post 7909 in Jacksonville, Fla., where he maintains his life...(read full bio)
Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief William A. Thien
William A. Thien was elected Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars on September 1, 2011, at the VFW’s 112th National Convention, held in San Antonio, Texas. Thien served in the U.S. Navy from 1969-1974 and served five years in the Indiana National Guard. He joined the VFW in 1971 at Post 3281 in New Albany, Ind., where he maintains his Gold Legacy Life...(read full bio)
National Council of Administration 2011-2012
The VFW National Council of Administration is comprised of elected National Officers the Adjutant General, Chief of Staff and Inspector General. Collectively, the Council is responsible for administering the affairs and transacting the business of the VFW in the intervals between annual VFW National Conventions.