He earned his VFW eligibility with service in Operation Iraqi Freedom and in defense of the Republic of Korea. Army from 1979 to 2007, last serving with the 101st Airborne Division. VFW membership eligibility requires honorable service in a war or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters. “I am an Iraq War veteran and very proud to be the first as your Commander-in-Chief.” One of those veterans is standing right here behind this podium,” said Borland, referring to himself. “There’s a new wave of veterans that have returned home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and they’re ready, willing and waiting to join our ranks. During his acceptance speech, Borland urged the members both attending in person and watching via live-streaming video, to welcome the new generation of veterans eligible for membership in the VFW, noting the significance of his election. COMMANDER 2019 FULLThe gathering was the first full national convention since 2019. Every veteran from every war and conflict is important.”īorland’s election as the VFW’s 114th Commander-in-Chief occurred at the conclusion of the organization’s 123rd national convention in Kansas City, Missouri. “It’s our service to country, and courage to defend that country that makes us veterans. “My slogan this year is ‘Every Veteran Counts,’” said Borland. Borland, of Benson, Arizona, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), a congressionally chartered veterans service organization comprised of more than 1 million eligible veterans and military service members from all six branches of the armed forces.
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