07/08/2026
Congrats to our new VFW State Commander Paula Jansen!! California VFWVeterans of Foreign Wars VFW
Please join us in congratulating our new State Commander, Paula Jansen!👏
After serving as Senior Vice Commander during the 2025–2026 year, Commander Jansen is now leading the VFW Department of California into the 2026–2027 year with her motto: "Going Over & Above Together."
Commander Jansen brings years of service and leadership to this role and is committed to going over & above together with our Districts, Posts, and members to better serve veterans and continue advancing the VFW’s mission.
We look forward to the year ahead under her leadership and know she will make a meaningful impact on the Veteran community.
Congratulations, Commander Jansen!🇺🇸🤩
Also, a big congratulations to our SVC John Hernandez, JVC Wendy Calderon, QM Deb Johnson, Chaplain Frank Correa, JA Dusty Napier, State Inspector Sal Cota, and Chief of Staff Tim Bryant, and all elected and appointed officers at the Department, District, and Post levels. Here’s to a great year ahead, California!🇺🇸☺️
