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

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Old News 2025

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Supporting Our Veterans

Email from John Barrasso, M.D. United States Senator

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Statewide News

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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 Wyoming to Remember Female KIAs

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VFW Calls on Nation to Remember the True Meaning of Memorial Day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - As the nation approaches Memorial Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is urging all Americans to pause and ...

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VFW National Commander Joins Day of Service Sponsors to Aid Homeless Vets

NASHVILLE - VFW National Commander Al Lipphardt joined alongside leaders from Humana, CenterWell Senior Primary Care and USAA on M...

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