Heath N. Silcox was elected to a four-year term on the VFW’s National Council of Administration on Aug. 1, 2024, at the 125th VFW National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, representing the Department of Utah.

 He served in the United States Army National Guard from 1995 to 2022, retiring at the rank of first sergeant. Heath earned his VFW eligibility by serving in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, and in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (five), Army Achievement Medal (four), Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M” device (two), Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Award, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (two), among numerous other ribbons and awards. He was the first person in Utah to receive the Signal Corps Regimental Association’s Bronze Order of Mercury Award, and was named the 2015 Utah Army Signal Soldier of the Year.

 Heath joined the VFW in 2017 at Post 12087 in West Jordan, Utah, where he maintains his Life membership. He has served in elected and appointed positions at the Post, District and Department levels, culminating with his election as the Department of Utah Commander from 2023 to 2024, in which he received the distinction as All-American Department Commander. On the national level, he has served on the General Resolutions Committee, National Programs Committee, National Bylaws, Manual of Procedure and Ritual Committee, and the National Security and Foreign Affairs Committee.

 He is a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, and the Signal Corps Regimental Association.

 Heath and his wife, Amber, reside in Riverton, Utah.