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Post 10148

Established June 05, 1960

Our MISSION is to:
Promote Patriotism. Honor Military Service. Ensure the Care of Veterans and their Families.
Serve our communities.
VETs - Need help/assistance? Contact our Veterans Service Officer; Chris Mattox (931) 206-3438
Meetings are held the Third Wednesday of every month at 1800, at the Post.
All Post Members are encouraged to attend.
It is YOUR support that keeps us strong.

Do you qualify for the VFW? We welcome All qualified applicants!
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Roster of 2024/2025 Post 10148 Officers

Post Commander
Dean Novotny

Senior Vice Commander
Troy Esminger

Junior Vice Commander
Jason Jones
Quartermaster -
Mike Forson
Chaplain -
Gregory Hemphill
Adjutant -
Steve Scott
Judge Advocate -
Vacant
Surgeon -
Vacant
One-Year Trustee -
Vacant
Two-Year Trustee -
Greg Hemphill
Three-Year Trustee -
Dennis Fontechio
Veterans' Services O -
Christopher Mattox
Words from the Commander
As I look forward to my coming year as Commander of Post 10148, I would like to see a focus on some specific areas of our mission. My priorities are to continue growing our membership and -- as importantly -- to increase the participation and involvement of our existing members in Post events.
Additionally, I would like to have us focus on outreach opportunities, specifically:
1. Ensuring local veterans and their families in need are supported.
2. Increasing the involvement/interaction of the Post & the JROTC at Cocoa Beach high school;
3. Becoming more involved with the community of Cocoa Beach.
Post Projects
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Fence project - Perimeter was completed by Dirty Birds Tiki Bar. Dumpster enclosure area is expected to be done early June.
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The #2 walk-in cooler has a new roof and the condenser has been mounted. Hope is to have this project complete by end of March.
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The facia board to the right of the flag light is completely rotted and needs replaced.
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Do we need a security camera for the parking lot visible in the canteen?
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Yellow boards covering gravel area in parking lot have been replaced – A work group will install pavers.
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Memorial wall has been power washed, needs re-highlighted. Troy has lead.
Awards & Recognition

Membership Award
The Post received an award for achieving 102% increase in the ranks for the 2023/2024 year. If the calculation cutoff date would have covered the entire year, we would have reached 109%. This follows on the heels of a 2022/2023 award for 101%. Well Done! (BZ)