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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.

ABOUT CHARLIE

– ACCOMPLISHMENTS –

Veteran Leadership

  • Inducted into the 2025 Class of the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.
  • Organized and Co-Chaired the joint America 250 Connecticut Veterans Coalition (2025-present)
  • Organized and Chaired the Save Our Cemetery (SOC) Campaign (2024-present)
  • Three-Time, VFW All-American Post Commander
  • Municipal Veterans’ Representative, City of New Haven
  • Organized and Chartered American Legion New Haven Post 210
  • Organized and Chartered VFW New Haven Post 12150

ENDORSEMENTS

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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

Former Staff Sgt. Charles M. Pickett operates an MKII Bridge Erection Boat on the Helmand River in Afghanistan in April 2011 while deployed with the 814th MRBC in support of OEF.
Former Staff Sgt. Charles M. Pickett operates an MKII Bridge Erection Boat on the Helmand River in Afghanistan in April 2011 while deployed with the 814th ENCO in support of OEF.
Pickett was among a select group of Connecticut veterans invited to declare New Haven, CT the pizza capital of the United States.
Pickett was among a select group of Connecticut veterans invited to declare New Haven, Connecticut the pizza capital of the United States.
In Nov. 2025, Pickett organized and chaired The Save Our Cemetery (SOC) Campaign to endure a dignified final resting place for our state’s military heroes in Connecticut.

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.

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