KANSAS CITY, MO (JULY 3, 2026)– The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has released the roster of the VFW Triple-Crown Class of 2025-2026, which includes VFW Connecticut Past Department Commander Charles M. Pickett.

Recipients of the coveted Triple Crown have earned All-American honors as Post, District, and Department Commander, wrote Matt Nute, Associate Director, Membership Awards & Analysis at the VFW National Headquarters.

Pickett earned his Triple Crown by achieving All-American status as Post Commander (2017, 2021, 2023); VFWCT2 District Commander (2023) and VFWCT Department Commander (2026).

VFW Triple-Crown Class of 2025-2026

• Reinold E. Yahnka
• Laurie A. Charry
• Robert J. Hunt
• Rodney L. Wood
• John J. Casey III
• James R. Haddox
• Edward E. Beard
• Todd A. Haviland
• Kevin S. Hice
• Bill Miles
• Douglas E. Hoffman
• Charles M. Pickett
• Troy H. Junier
• David A. Walden
• James M. Prestenback
• Charles A. Magnant*
• Robert J. Lovergne Jr.
• William A. Pierce*
• Heath N. Silcox*
• Mark A. Decker*
• Kenneth R. Yount*

The Triple-Crown presentation will be immediately after the All-American awards during the VFW National Convention Opening Session on Monday, July 27, 2026.