Loyalty Day

MAY 1

Texas VFW Post 8800, Canyon Lake

Comrades Sanders, Mets, Teel, Sartor, and Schultz met in the Post hall to celebrate Loyalty Day.

Texas VFW Post 7109, Pearland

Post Commander Shawn Coe along with two other members, Trustee and Chairman of the VFWMG #16, and Post Adjutant Allen remember Loyalty Day.

Texas VFW Post 4149, Midland

Members hung out and talked about Loyalty Day and enjoyed each other’s company.

Texas VFW Post 5875, Weimer

Post 4146 Commander Andy Rosalez observes Loyalty Day origination with VFW members. The event was held April 24, 2021, in Victoria, Texas. Post 5875 Commander Frank White, Quartermaster Raymond Adams, and Senior Vice Jerry Tanner participated in the event.

Andrew Camplen

for Texas VFW State Jr. Vice Commander 2022-23

Comrade Camplen is a Gold Legacy Life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He earned his eligibility by serving in Desert Shield and Desert Storm while assigned to the USAF 53rd Tactical Fighter Squadron. He is a recipient of the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Kuwait Liberation Medal–Saudi Arabia, the Kuwait Liberation Medal–Kuwait, and various other medals.

POST

Jr. Vice Commander 2013-2014 Post Commander Pvt. Bruno Phillip VFW Post 688, Boerne, Texas (7 terms)

DISTRICT

District 13 Commander (3 terms)

DEPARTMENT

State Assistant Adjutant All-State Post Commander (6 awards) All State District Commander (2 awards) Mack Johnson Award Recipient

NATIONAL

Century Recruiter Award All American Post Commander (5 awards) All American District Commander (2 awards) National Aide-De-Camp (3 times) National Programs Committee Member National Programs Award Recipient Life Member of the VFW National Home for Children

MILITARY APPOINTMENTS

Honorary Commander USAF 433rd Military Airlift Wing Key Spouse USAF 433rd Medical Squadron

After his service in the United States Air Force, Andrew served the citizens of San Antonio as a San Antonio Police Officer for almost 25 years. He spent the last 12 years of his career with SAPD as a Violent Crimes Detective on the Robbery Task Force. He exemplifies selflessness and service to others. His achievements, moral character, integrity, and leadership from the front, make him uniquely qualified to serve as State Jr. Vice Commander for the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars.