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The objects of this organization shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable and educational; to assist the Posts and members thereof of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, and its own members whenever possible; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America and fidelity to its Constitution and Laws; to foster true patriotism, to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom and equal rights and justice to all men and women; to preserve and defend the United States of America from all her enemies." (From the National Auxiliary Bylaws and Rituals 2020).

Meet Your Department Officers!

The Department of Kentucky VFW Auxiliary officers were elected on June 14, 2025 and assumed office immediately to continue the mission of the VFW Auxiliary! They are proud to serve the members and are eager to provide any assistance that they can. Feel free to contact any of the Department Officers with any questions that you may have!

Evan Smiley

Department President

Evan Smiley of Payneville, KY was elected to the office of Department President on June 14, 2025 at the 89th Department Convention in Lexington, KY. Smiley is a member of the Meade County Memorial VFW Auxiliary 11404 located in Brandenburg, KY. He joined under the eligibility of his Grandfater, Ray Smiley, an Army Vietnam Veteran. Prior to serving as Department President, Smiley has served in every office leading to President at the Department Level, District President in 2018-2019, Auxiliary Treasurer since 2023, among many other offices and appointments. He has also served as the 2024-2025 National Veterans & Family Support Ambassador. In his professional career, Smiley is a Business and Marketing Teacher at Meade County High School.