New Member Profiles—Pete Farmer, Membership Chairman

John Westfall

John is a Brier, WA native and now resides there with wife Deborah. They have two sons and one grandson. John is the Fire Marshall for Snohomish County Fire District 1. John served with the United States Navy 1983-2010 and was a Combat Swimmer/SEAL. He’s a retired Senior Chief Petty Officer. Overseas duty included the Philippines 2008 and Iraq 2009. Decorations include Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (3), Navy Achievement Medal (3) and Good Conduct Medal.

Charles Saint Jr

Charles served in the Air Force 1977-1988 as a Signals Intelligence Officer and was last a Captain. He graduated from the Air Command Staff College. He served overseas in Korea, as well as Goodfellow, Kelly and Mountain Home AFB’s stateside. Awards include the Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 OLC. Charles has degrees from Arizona State and Sul Ross University. He is a retired law enforcement officer. Originally from Phoenix, Charles resides in Mill Creek with wife Jill. They have two sons and a daughter. Charles Saint III, one of the sons, is a current member of Post 8870.

Michael Andrews

Michael, a VFW Member At Large, is joining Post 8870. He served with the US Navy in Bosnia/Kosovo, Operations Resolute Response and Silver Knight. He served on the USS Austin. Michael resides in Snohomish, WA.