John A. Van Doren's Page

I am a...

VFW Member, Past Military Service

What Post do you belong to or are you a Member-at-Large?

2866

When did you join the VFW or Auxiliary?

12Sept2012

Military Service History

Us Navy (active duty)1988-1992 onboard Iowa (BB61) Storekeeper, saw action in Dessert Storm/Shield 1991-92

US Navy -Seabees(reserve) 2000-present: attached with NMCB17from 2000-2002, attached to NMCB15 from 2002 to present. Been deployed to Iraq 2x's, Somalia, and Afghanistan and looking to deploy again for a year.

Tell us about yourself

Im a Journeyman Sheet metal Worker(HVAC/Architectural) Married for 10yrs with an 8yr daughter. I'm a BU1(E6) with the Navy Seabees (reserve). Like to volunteer with various organizations (VFW, Heat up St. Louis, etc.)

Interests and hobbies

Baseball, football games, spending time with family/friends. Eating out with the family. wood projects. collecting/listening to music. Live each as if it's my last.

Memberships in other organizations

Local 36 Sheetmetal Workers Union