National VFW Commander-in-Chief Meet & Greet

Have coffee with the VFW's National Commander-in-Chief, William "Bill" Thien when he visits the Fergus Falls Post 612 on Wednesday, May 28th from 9:00-10:00am.

William A. “Bill” Thien was elected Commander-in-Chief of the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars on July 24, 2013, at the VFW’s 114th 
National Convention, held in Louisville, Ky. 
 
Mr. Thien served in the U.S. Navy from 1969-1974 and served five 
years in the Indiana National Guard. His decorations include the 
Vietnam Service Medal with 3 stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 
1960 Bar, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), National 
Defense Service Medal and several from the National Guard. 
 
He joined the VFW in 1971 at Post 3281 in New Albany, Ind., where 
he maintains his Gold Legacy Life Membership. He has served the 
VFW in many leadership positions including All American Post 
Commander, All State District Commander and All American State Commander. He has also 
held positions on numerous National committees, including Vice Chairman of Citizenship 
Education and Community Service and as Chairman of National Scholarship and Recognition. 
 
Mr. Thien attended Indiana University Southeast. He worked as a Team Leader/Shift Supervisor 
at Duke Energy and is now retired. 
 
Mr. Thien is a member of the American Legion, DAV, Veterans of Vietnam War Inc., National 
Rifle Association, Patriot Guard Riders, Military Order of the Cootie Pup Tent 51 and VFW 
National Home. 
 
He and his wife Linda reside in Georgetown, Ind.