1st Junior Vice Commander
Elizabeth Cesario-Oliver
U.S. Marine Corps
Bio coming soon.
2nd Junior Vice Commander
T. Kearny Vertner, III
U.S. Air Force
T. Kearny Vertner, III grew up in Richmond, VA, joined the U.S. Air Force in 2005, and initially qualified onboard the RC-135V/W RIVET JOINT as an airborne cryptologic language analyst. Later, he volunteered to become part of the initial cadre for the then-new airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operator career field where he flew on a wide range of aircraft. He served in multiple joint leadership positions at Ft. Bragg, NC, Hurlburt Field, FL, Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, OK, and Offutt AFB, NE and across 11 deployments in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN, ENDURING FREEDOM, and other special operations contingencies. He retired in 2025 after 20 years and proudly continues his service with the DAV in this role as well as a Chapter Service Officer.
WebsiteTreasurer
Rhonda Kodad
U.S. Air Force
Bio coming soon.
Chaplain
Mike Horton
U.S. Marine Corps
Bio coming soon.
Benefits Protection Lead
Ean Belle
U.S. Army
Bio coming soon.
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