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Greg Harrell is a U.S. Air Force veteran and Gold Legacy Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars with qualifying service in Korea, Operation Southern Watch, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. A Tucson, Arizona native, Greg has over 39 years of Air Traffic Control experience with the FAA, USAF, and now serves as the Air Traffic Division Chief and Airspace Officer for the U.S. Army at Fort Huachuca.
Greg’s journey began as a volunteer at VFW Post 549 in Tucson and has included roles at every level of the organization—from Post House Committee Chairman to current Department Commander of Arizona. He is a National Home Centennial Life Member and proud member of the Military Order of the Cootie.
VFW Eligibility & Service
- Retired United States Air Force
- Korea Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Operation Southern Watch
- Gold Legacy Life Member of the VFW
- All American, All State Post Commander (2020–2021)
- Current Arizona Department Commander
- 124th National Convention Chairman & Operations Officer
- National Security and Foreign Affairs Committee Member
- National Aide-de-Camp (2020–2022)
- National Deputy Chief of Staff (2022–2023)
- Arizona 2026 Western Conference Steering Committee
- Department Audit Committee (4 years)
- Department Convention Committee (4 years)
- District Commander, Post House Committee Chairman
- Arizona Pup Tent 2, Military Order of the Cootie
My Message
"Veterans First, Families Always, Our Promise.”
"Veterans First” is our pledge to put the veteran at the center of every action. "Families Always” is our enduring commitment to build strong support networks. "Our Promise” is an unbreakable bond to do what’s necessary for the well-being of our veterans and their families.
To meet our goals, we must modernize and revitalize our Posts to attract September 11th era veterans while honoring those who came before. As national leaders, we must champion legislative advocacy, fight for better care for women veterans, address homelessness and food insecurity, and end veteran suicide.
We must be proactive, provide mentorship, and help our Posts stay debt-free, relevant, and family-oriented—safe spaces where veterans can connect and thrive.
Priorities
- Service Before Self
- Recruit & Mentor New Members
- Bridge the Generation Gap
- Promote & Build Future Leaders
- Stay Relevant & Family Oriented
- Legislative Advocacy & Benefits
- Better Care for Women Veterans
- Address Veteran Homelessness & Food Insecurities
- End Veteran Suicide
