MEET THE CANDIDATES

Meet the Candidates | VFW Elections 2025–2029

Meet the Candidates

The following individuals have declared their candidacy for various Conference and National-level positions in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Click a name to learn more about each candidate.

Disclaimer: Candidates contribute a cash donation to the Conference to be featured on this website. The use of their image, likeness, or a dedicated candidate page does not constitute an endorsement by the Western Conference of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Designee 2027–2028 Candidates
Greg Harrell

Greg Harrell

Running for: Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Designee 2027–2028

Department of Arizona

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Paul Herrera

Paul Herrera

Running for: Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Designee 2027–2028

Department of Washington

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John Keene

John Keene

Running for: Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Designee 2027–2028

Department of Colorado

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David Sousa

David Sousa

Running for: Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Designee 2027–2028

Department of Nevada

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Shawn Watson

Shawn Watson

Running for: Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Designee 2027–2028

Department of the Pacific Areas

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National Chaplain 2027–2028 Candidates
Frank Correa

Frank Correa

Running for: National Chaplain 2027–2028

Department of California

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Judge Advocate General 2028–2029 Candidates
Joshua Schreck

Joshua Schreck

Running for: Judge Advocate General 2028–2029

Department of Washington

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Announcements

🌟 Get to Know Your Next Leaders!

We're proud to launch our brand-new MEET THE CANDIDATES page — your one-stop hub to learn more about the Comrades stepping up to lead the VFW into the future.

  • Discover who’s running and why they’re passionate about service
  • Read powerful endorsements from across the country
  • Feel inspired by the stories of commitment, leadership, and heart

Take a moment, explore their profiles, and start getting excited — the future of the VFW is in good hands. Click here to meet the candidates and share with fellow Comrades!

📢 ALERT: 2026 VFW National Convention Moved

The National Council of Administration has voted to change the location and dates of the 2026 National VFW Convention.

  • Old Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Old Dates: August 14–19, 2026
  • New Location: Reno, Nevada
  • New Dates: July 24–30, 2026

Please note: This means the National Convention will take place three weeks earlier than originally scheduled.


You may share this information freely. All official VFW calendars will be updated to reflect the change.

📝 Submit Your Candidate Questions

The Western Conference leadership recognizes the value of open discussion with the candidates for Jr. Vice Commander-in-Chief. As part of the Western Conference Business Session in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, a town hall-style forum will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m.

  • All submissions are anonymous
  • Questions may be directed to a single candidate or to all candidates
  • Please submit only one question per form entry (you may return to submit more)
  • You may submit questions even if you will not be in attendance

Use the form below to submit your question(s):