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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.

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Roster of 2025/2026 Post 10148 Officers

Dean

Post Commander

Dean Novotny

Troy

Senior Vice  Commander

Troy Esminger

Jason

Junior Vice Commander

Jason Jones

Quartermaster -

Mike Forson

Chaplain -

Gregory Hemphill

Adjutant -

Steve Scott

Judge Advocate -

Vacant

Surgeon -

Vacant

One-Year Trustee -

Greg Hemphill

Two-Year Trustee -

Dennis Fontechio

Three-Year Trustee -

Matt Toomey

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

  • 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 facia board to the right of the flag light and around the back is completely rotted and needs replaced. ​​​​​​​

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  • ​Outside tap requires replacement to prevent unauthorized water usage.

  • Do we need a security camera for the parking lot visible in the canteen?

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  • Memorial wall has been power washed, needs re-highlighted. Troy has lead.

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  • New flag poles for American & VFW flags don't fit our outdoor stands, so can't be used for Color Guard.

Awards & Recognition

   All STATE POST

The Commander received notification that we made All State this year and are in the running for ALL AMERICAN!

Well Done to all! (BZ)

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   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)

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