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Continue the VFW MISSION
As the 2025-2026 VFW Connecticut Commander—and the first Iraq and Afghanistan veteran to hold this position in our Department—I will advance the VFW mission and strengthen our commitment to the foundational goals of oldest and largest war veterans service organization in America.

– ACCOMPLISHMENTS –
Veteran Leadership
- Organized and Co-Chaired the joint America 250 Connecticut Veterans Coalition (2025-present)
- Organized and Chaired the Save Our Cemetery (SOC) Campaign (2024-present)
- 2023 VFW All-American District Commander
- Three-Time, VFW All-American Post Commander
- Four-Year, VFWCT2 District Commander
- Municipal Veterans’ Representative, City of New Haven
- Organized and Chartered VFW New Haven Post 12150
- Organized and Chartered American Legion New Haven Post 210
ENDORSEMENTS

Endorsement
ALL VFWCT Districts
2023

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
Edward S. Banas
2003-2004

Past commander
Ken C. Hartline
2020-2021

Past commander
David Greene
2019-2020



In Nov. 2024, Pickett organized and chaired The Save Our Cemetery (SOC) Campaign to ensure a dignified final resting place for our state’s military heroes in Connecticut.
