Officers – Florida Sons of Amvets

Commander

Patrick Holcombe – Squad. #78

Contact: P.O. Box 494653 Port Charlotte, FL 33949

Cell: (850)259-9437

Email: pnh1065@gmail.com

1st Vice Commander

Leroy Robinson – Squad. #100

Contact: 421 Cameron St.

Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Cell: (386)307-5383

Email: robinsonleroy1@gmail.com

2nd Vice Commander

Jerry Padot – Squad. #16

Contact: 12121 Little Rd. #117

Hudson, FL 34667

Cell: (352)278-0951

Email: sonsofamvets16@gmail.com

3rd Vice Commander

Nate Wuesthoff – Squad. #32

Contact: 2225 Deer Run

Lakeland, FL 33809

Cell: (863)808-8273

Email: nathancomar@live.com

Adjutant

Tim Brooke – Squad. #2000

Contact: 4524 Wabasso Ave.

North Port, FL 34287

Cell: (941)875-7977

Email: tim.brooke12@yahoo.com

Finance Officer

Bob Paff Squad. #81

Contact: 16169 Galiano Ct.

Punta Gorda, FL 33955

Cell: (262)344-0803

Paffbob@aol.com

Judge Advocate

PDC Mark Englert – Squad. #67

Contact: 1533 Excaliber Dr.

Clearwater, FL 33764

Cell: (727)871-6018

Email: profprint@aol.com

Provost Marshal

John Stansburry SQ# 32

Contact: 301 E. Myrtle St.

Lakeland, FL 33801

Cell: (813) 702-2999

Email: hangmhigh66@yahoo.com

Imm. Past Commander

PDC Michael (Mick) Ciesla Squad.#4

Contact: 11703A Raintree Village Blvd.

Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Cell: (813)445-0253

Email: mickandlynda@verizon.net

NEC Man

PDC Mike X Marecek – Squad. #98

Contact: 102 Diogenes St.

Dunedin, FL 34698

Home: (727)744-5256

Email: xmanxm@tampabay.rr.com

Chaplain

John Gallagher – Squad. #2001

1292 7th St.

Okeechobee, FL 39474

Cell: (954)592-3111

Email: jgdolphins72@outlook.com

Inspector General

PNC John Barnhill

Contact: 1481 N. US Hwy. 1, Lot 85

Titusville, FL 32796

Cell: (616)928-8422

Email: johnbarnhill616@aol.com

VAVS Coordinator

Peter Milo – Squad. #312,

18495 Timothy Ave.

Port Charlote, FL 33948

cell: (941)255-5043

email: lindanpeter@comcast.net

Jr. AMVETS Coordinator

Leo Ware – Squad. #30

Contact: 3311 Lawrence St.

Orlando, FL 32805

Home: (407)292-0102

Historian

John Stansbury – Squad. #32

Contact: 1301 E. Myrtle St.

Lakeland, FL 33801

Cell: (813)702-2999

Email: hangmhigh66@yahoo.com

Public Relations Officer

PDC Bill Gerry – Squad #98

Contact: 3917 Stratfield Dr.

New Port Richie, FL 34652

Cell: (727)207-3911

Email: firemanbill15@yahoo.com

Webmaster

Cogan Henson – Squad #98

Contact: 4699 Continental Dr. Lot 161

Holiday, FL 34690

Cell: (727)239-2738

Email: cogan.henson@gmail.com

AMVETS Sons Coordinator

Steve Long – Post #67

Concerned Veterans News Feed

New VA policy proposal would severely limit veterans’ care during COVID-19 crisis March 30, 2020

Our nation is in the midst of a health and economic crisis unlike any in living memory. Medical care providers are feeling immense pressure, especially at the Department of Veterans Affairs. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the VA has been tasked with taking on its “fourth mission” – providing services for the civilian population. In... […]

Nate Anderson: ‘Sacrifice is best honored by making the right decision for our national interest. That means leaving Afghanistan.’ March 16, 2020

In February, the United States signed an agreement to begin withdrawing troops from Afghanistan. For those who served in Afghanistan and other countries as part of the Global War on Terror, this move was long overdue. In a recent op-ed, Concerned Veterans for America Executive Director Nate Anderson discussed what our nation’s engagement with other... […]

Here are CVA’s top policy priorities in 2020 February 19, 2020

Ending America’s endless wars. Ensuring veterans get the health care they were promised. Reining in reckless spending that threatens our national security. Achieving even one of these objectives is an ambitious goal toward which to strive. But in 2020, Concerned Veterans for America is taking on each of these issues and providing the unique perspective... […]

We had the courage to go to war, Congress should have the courage to vote on it February 10, 2020

Constitutional duty is never something Congress should view as an option. But when it comes to war powers, that is exactly what happens. In the last two decades, members of Congress have willingly ceded their responsibilities to make tough choices about military action and war, often choosing politics over duty. The military continues to operate... […]

After three deployments to Afghanistan, this veteran knows it’s time to leave January 21, 2020

Sam Rogers is no stranger to the conflict in Afghanistan. As a soldier and civilian, Sam has deployed to Afghanistan three times, not unlike thousands of other service members with multiple deployments. That’s what happens when a war lasts nearly two decades. During Sam’s first deployment in 2009, his unit was tasked with securing Kandahar... […]

5 biggest moments in 2019 December 17, 2019

It’s impossible to predict the future. But coming into 2019, the Concerned Veterans for America team knew its mission would roughly stay the same. We were ready for a new year of advocating on behalf of veterans and preserving the freedom we sacrificed for in uniform. We started this year with big ideas and bold... […]

What’s next for VA reform? December 10, 2019

The Department of Veterans Affairs made huge progress when it launched community care and urgent care programs. Thanks to these new programs created under the VA MISSION Act, more veterans have access to care. Eligibility for community care programs has been a big hit with veterans so far. But the reforms are only getting started.... […]

Medicare for All would be bad for veterans. Here’s why. December 3, 2019

Health care is at the top of voters’ priority lists, and for good reason. Many find it difficult to access timely and affordable care. For veterans especially, getting good care when and where they need it has been a struggle. However, recent reforms at the Department of Veterans Affairs have made it easier to seek... […]

Need to end ‘endless wars’ is gaining traction with veterans November 20, 2019

“We signed up to defend our country. … We had friends killed or wounded in action; it wasn’t clear for what.” Dan Caldwell, Marine Corps veteran and senior advisor to Concerned Veterans for America, reflects on his service with both pride and realism. He understands why the United States went to Afghanistan 18 years ago,... […]

3 big things that happened during Honor Their Sacrifice November 14, 2019

Concerned Veterans for America’s Honor Their Sacrifice campaign has wrapped up after 60 days of non-stop activity. We started this campaign with a mission – ask whether lawmakers are honoring veterans’ sacrifices with their policy decisions. Thanks to our grassroots army, we saw incredible success and the beginning of important conversations in Washington, D.C. Here... […]