Congratulations to all the newly elected officers of our Department of Pennsylvania for the new year of 2024/2025. The convention has come to a close with a lot of information and activities presented to all those in attendance. The convention had a lot of energy and excitement, and we had a large range of guest speakers and briefings.

Our Department presented a number of awards ranging from membership accomplishments to community and Veteran services. One of the highlights of the membership year was rewarding and recognizing the District Commanders who accomplished the feat of obtaining 100% membership. A total of six districts were awarded this monumental accomplishment.

I want to thank the Department membership for the faith they have in me by electing me as their Department Commander for 2024/2025. This is truly a humbling experience and has motivated me to give my all in my mission to serve our Department Veterans as well as all Pennsylvania Veterans. My 100% effort is promised. I can also say my wife was extremely impressed with the activities and the respect that we have for each other.

I want to commend the outgoing officers for a job well done. They left us with a Department that has excelled and ready to take the next step to better serve our Veterans. I also want to recognize our Department staff for all the hard work preparing the convention activities as it went off without a hitch. No wonder they are considered the best at what they do!

Let’s get the new membership year off to a good start and concentrate on making life better for our Veterans and ensuring our survival by recruiting new Veterans into our organization and retaining those that fill our current membership rolls. Please encourage your fellow post members to become more active and fill roles within the post and attend meetings to help us assist our Veterans.

It is indeed an honor to serve you.

God bless our Veterans and God bless America.

Commander John