In an effort to create and maintain a culture of recognition, motivate high performance and
reinforce desired behaviors. A new award has been instituted by the Commander and the
leadership team to recognize outstanding Comrades who perpetuate the purposes set forth in our Congressional Charter.
Post and District leaders are encouraged to submit to headquarters a narrative write up on a comrade from their area that is leading from the front and supporting one or more of the purposes in Sec. 230102 of our Congressional Charter. Nominations are due by the 25th of each month. Nominations should be submitted on the
Veteran of the Month Nomination Form.
Veteran of the Quarter will be chosen from the 3 monthly awardees for that quarter and the Veteran of the Year will be chosen from the Quarterly awardees. A limited number of "spot awards” will also be available.
June 2022 Veteran of the Month - Fred Woods (Post 1699)
July 2022 Veteran of the Month - Robert Bland (Post 1461)
August 2022 Veteran of the Month - John "Dutch" DeGroot (Post 1337)
Veteran of the Quarter - John "Dutch" DeGroot (Post 1337)
September 2022 Veteran of the Month - George Gandara (Post 8741)
October 2022 Veteran of the Month - Chris Maynor (Post 7190)
November 2022 Veteran of the Month - Alonzo Skipper (Post 5691)
Veteran of the Quarter - Chris Maynor (Post 7190)
December 2022 Veteran of the Month - Casey Bachara (Post 1337)
January 2023 Veteran of the Month -
February 2023 Veteran of the Month - Clarance Caraker (Post 3455)
