OFFICERS

"The most important thing I learned is that soldiers watch what their leaders do. You can give them classes and lecture them forever, but it is your personal example they will follow." — Colin Powell

POST OFFICERS

Jim Rish

Commander - Air Force - Post 11453
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Bryan Rebenne

Senior Vice Commander - Army - Post 11453
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Gil Waddell

Junior Vice Commander - Marines - Post 11453
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Justin Tripp

Quartermaster - Navy - Post 11453
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Mary Lee Dixon

Chaplain - Air Force - Post 11453
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Dennis Dixon

1 Year Trustee - Air Force - Post 11453
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Kevin Marx

2-Year Trustee - National Guard - Post 11453
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Wayne Jones

3 Year Trustee - Navy - Post 11453
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Gil Waddell

Past Post Commander - Marines - Post 11453
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Justin Tripp

Past Post Commander - Navy - Post 11453
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Jim Bush

Past Post Commander - Air Force - Post 11453
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Jim Rish

Past Post Commander - Air Force - Post 11453
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Everett Winkler

Past Post Commander - Air Force - Post 11453
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APPOINTED OFFICERS

2025 2026

New Post Officers - Post 11453
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Charter Members

- Post 11453
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Trish Peoples Peoples

Adjutant - Air Force - Post 11453
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Trish Peoples

Service Officer - Air Force - Post 11453
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Trish Peoples

Surgeon - Air Force - Post 11453
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Jim Rish

Judge Advocate - Air Force - Post 11453
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Commander's Corner

Commander Gil Waddell

As Commander of VFW Frontier Post 11453 I welcome you to our website. I hope you find it inviting and useful.

Post News

Important Info for Post11453 Members

Women Veterans Day

Witness Governor sign the proclamation declaring women veterans day for Wyoming.

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Military Women's Memorial

Certainly Wyoming's Military Women can share more stories.

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

TRICARE

This update from our partners at TRICARE is significant, so please review the update and as always, share with your military networks.

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Marine Runs Across Wy

Marine Runs Across Wyoming to Remember Female KIAs

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Honors the United States Army's 250 Years of Valor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary proudly join a grateful nation as we honor and congratulat...

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VFW Urges Vets to Prioritize Mental Health During PTSD Awareness Month and Beyond

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - As June marks PTSD Awareness Month, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is renewing its commitment to destigmati...

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