National Officers

Carol Whitmore was elected Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. on Aug. 13, 2025, at the 126th VFW National Convention in Columbus, Ohio. She is the first woman and first Iowan to hold the position.

Carol served in the U.S. Army from 1977 to 2013, earning her VFW eligibility by serving in Iraq. In recognition of her service, she received the Legion of Merit Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal (six), Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, among many others.

She joined the VFW in 2012 at Post 9127 in Des Moines, Iowa, where she maintains her Gold Legacy Life membership. Read her full official biography. 

Cory L. Geisler was elected Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. on Aug. 13, 2025, at the 126th VFW National Convention in Columbus, Ohio.

Cory served in the United States Army from 2005 to 2012, earning his VFW eligibility serving in Iraq. In recognition of his service, he received the Army Commendation Medal (three), Army Achievement Medal (seven), Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and many more.

He joined the VFW in 2008 at Post 721 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he maintains his Gold Legacy Life membership. Read his full official biography. 

Glenn R. Umberger Jr. was elected Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. on Aug. 13, 2025, at the 126th VFW National Convention in Columbus, Ohio.  

He served in the United States Army from 1985 to 2018, earning his VFW eligibility serving in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In recognition of his service, he received two Meritorious Service Medals, 10 Army Commendation Medals, three Army Achievement Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, and many more.

Glenn joined the VFW in 1993 at Post 23 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, later transferring to Post 7155 in Trappe, Pennsylvania, where he maintains his Gold Legacy Life membership. Read his full official biography.

Dan West was appointed the Adjutant General of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. on July 21, 2022, at the 123rd VFW National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Dan served in the United States Marine Corps from 1983 to 1994, serving in Operation Desert Storm. 

He joined the VFW in 1996 at Post 3413 in San Marcos, Texas, where he maintains his Gold Legacy Life membership. Read his full bio here.

Marc Garduno was elected Quartermaster General of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. on March 21, 2022, by special election of the National Council of Administration.

Marc retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years as a chief warrant officer (CW3), human resources technician, and his assignments included several tours in the Republic of Korea, Fort Bragg, and others.

He joined VFW Post 8180, Seoul, Korea in 2005, and currently maintains his Gold Legacy Life membership at VFW Post 3238, Camden, Delaware. Read his full bio here.