Jeff has been a VFW Life member at large, meaning he wasn’t affiliated with a particular Post. He retired as a CWO2 from the US Coast Guard in May 2013. He initially joined August 1983. Jeff had two separate enlistments with a 5-year break to go to school. He received imminent danger pay in 2010 while serving aboard USCG Cutter Marion as part of a task force off Indonesia. Other posts included Seattle, Honolulu, Boston and New York. His specialties were in Finance/Supply & Food Service. Awards include six Good Conduct Medals, two Commendation Medals and Permanent Cutterman Insignia. Originally from Oakland, NJ, Jeff now resides in Mountlake Terrace. He works as a chef and in contracting/supply. Other interests include fishing, woodworking and he is a private pilot.
