Pennsylvania Leadership
Jon Hosfeld
DEPARTMENT COMMANDER
2026-2027
Jon was born on was born on June 6, 1948, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to James Clinton and Lois Aileen (Wickard) Hosfeld. James was a WWI Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps and served in the Pacific theater.
Jon was raised in a faith-centered family and graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in 1966 and enlisted in the United States Army in January 1967.
During his military service, Jon served overseas in Korea, Germany, and Vietnam, attaining the rank of Sergeant (E-5). His decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and “V” Device, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation, among others.
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