All American 2020-2021
All American District and Post 2020-21
Congratulations to the following Districts and Posts who achieve the high honors of All-American Status for the 2020-2021 VFW Year! To earn the Distinction of All-American District/Post, commanders must meet strict requirements in their role to include exceptional leadership, authentic accomplishment in membership growth and strong support of VFW core programs.
All American Districts
All American Districts:
Districts 5
Commander Ernest Carruthers
District 11
Commander Dave Peterson
District 15
Commander Paul Martin
All American Posts (Top 25 in Division)
Massachusetts 1807 Leominster
Massachusetts 2547 North Easton
Massachusetts 3236 Ludlow
Massachusetts 3402 Franklin
Massachusetts 6258 Halifax
Massachusetts 6538 Townsend
Massachusetts 12158 Boston
All American Posts
Post 523 Clinton
Post 1018 Boston Police
Post 1526 Medway
Post 2017 Dedham
Post 2125 Bridgewater
Post 2498 Needham
Post 2626 Foxboro
Post 3104 South Hadley
Post 3291 Pepperell
Post 3422 Easthampton
Post 6053 Hingham
Post 6556 Littleton
Post 6907 West Boylston
Post 7239 Acushnet
Post 7556 Rochdale
Post 8164 Tewksbury
Post 8772 Dorchester
Post 10334 Waltham
Post 12079 Lenox
New Officers
Michael Raymond, State Sr. Vice Commander
James Morrissey, State Jr. Vice Commander
John Larney, State Quartermaster
Father Joseph J. Gallick, State Chaplain
Jody Freitas, State Judge Advocate
Troy Henke, State Surgeon
Bill LeBeau, State Adjutant
Eric Segundo, National Council Member-Elect
NEwly Elected
Doug Wood elected State Commander at the 101st State Convention
Leominster, MA, June 12th, 2021 Doug Wood was elected State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Massachusetts at its 101st State Convention which was held at the Doubletree in Leominster, MA. Doug Wood joined the Navy in 1981 after completing 1 year at Southeastern Massachusetts University. Upon completion of Naval Nuclear Power School and Nuclear Power Training Unit, he was ordered to USS Tinosa (SSN-606) where earned his Silver Dolphins. In 1986, he was assigned as an instructor at the Nuclear Power Training Unit, also completing Engineering Watch Supervisor qualification. In 1990 he was assigned to USS George Washington Carver (SSBN-656B), completing 2 strategic deterrent patrols, earning the Strategic Deterrent Patrol Pin. His next assignment was USS Philadelphia (SSN-690). After making 1 deployment, the ship was sent for refueling, where he was the refueling supervisor. His following commands include Commissioning crew of USS Seawolf (SSN-21), Historic Ship Nautilus, and USS Connecticut (SSN-22). His awards include Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal (5 Awards), Navy Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Medal, and Arctic Service Medal. He retired from the Navy in 2001. Doug joined VFW Post 4485, Somersworth, NH in 1992. He has served as a Post Adjutant, Judge Advocate, Quartermaster and Senior Vice Commander. He is currently the Adjutant of Westford Post 6539. He has served as District 15 Adjutant and District 15 Commander in 2017-18 where he was an All State District and Massachusetts District of the Year. Doug has served in all the department leadership positions. Doug reside in Littleton, MA.
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