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New Member Profile: Chris Dresnek

This is the first profile in a new recurring column that will highlight new VFW Post 3063 members. Chris Dresnek joined the post in April 2018.

What motivated you to join the VFW?

The need to be around my fellow veterans. We get each other in ways non-vets can’t. Chris Dresnek

What is your military background?
I’m retired Army. I was a Human Resources NCO, part-time supply sergeant, and the lead gunner on both deployments (Twice to Iraq: Kirkush and Kirkuk).

Civilian job, education, family, hobbies, or anything else you’d like to tell us about yourself?
I’m not employed right now as I’m going to school full time on the GI Bill for a degree in Photography. Previously I was a manager and state certified medical marijuana consultant for a chain of Cannabis stores.

You’ve taken great photos of post events. Tell us about your photography.
It’s been a hobby for 25 years but I’m looking to make it a career. I am most interested in black and white film photography. I enjoy shooting landscapes and trees.

What do you hope to achieve being a member of the VFW?
Meet some cool people and be part of a thriving veteran community.

Post Commander Presents Award to AFROTC Cadet

Post 3063 Commander Pete Krawitz presented the VFW Award to University of Washington Air Force ROTC Detachment 910 Sophomore Cadet Ryan Lowery during the UW ROTC Joint Service Award Ceremony May 24, 2018. Cadet Lowery was recognized for his active engagement in AFROTC and his leadership traits. He’s the son of a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and hopes to become an intelligence officer once he receives his commission.

Post Commander Krawitz presents award to Cadet Lowery.

Post 3063 Adjutant Alyson Teeter (2002 Det 910 Alumnus) and Commander Pete Krawitz pose with Cadet Ryan Lowery.

2018-2019 Officers Installed

VFW District 2 Commander Linda Fairbank installed the 2018-2019 slate of elected and appointed officers of VFW Post 3063 on May 3. First nominations were made in March, followed by second nominations and an election in April. Officers do not take office until July after the department commander is installed.

Congratulations and good luck to the new leadership team!

Commander: Pete Krawitz
Sr. Vice Commander: Joe Tiffany
Jr. Vice Commander: Joe Fitzgerald
Chaplain: Bill Griffith
Quartermaster: Harold Rodenberger
1-Year Trustee: Aaron Stoltz
2-Year Trustee: Russ Seelig
3-Year Trustee: Jon Guncay
1-Year House Committee: Doug Maines
2-Year House Committee: Jordan Houghton
3-Year House Committee: Alyson Teeter
Adjutant – Alyson Teeter
Judge Advocate – Dan Stokke
Surgeon – Tiffany Cavin
Adjutant – Alyson Teeter
Service Officer – Gail Engler
Officer of the Day – Anthony Rose
Guard – Anthony Rose

Incoming officers perform their oath during the officer installation May 3. (Photo by Chris Dresnek)

VFW District 2 Commander Linda Fairbank installed the 2018-2019 slate of elected and appointed officers of VFW Post 3063 on May 3. (Photo by Chris Dresnek)

Standing Watch at Herb Leake Interment

Herb Leake Interment

Post 3063 Color Guard member, Comrade Norm Limric (left), represents the post at Comrade Herb Leake’s private interment at the Acacia Mausoleum in Bothell on April 9, 2018. Comrade Leake passed away November 21, 2017, at the age of 97. A World War II veteran, Comrade Leake served as an aide to General McArthur and later became an engineer at Boeing. A public memorial was held at the Museum of Flight on April 8, 2018. You can read more about Comrade Leake here.