Heath Silcox
National Council Member - Utah - Army

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.

 

 

VFW National
2024-2028 National Council Member

VFW Department
2026-2027 Dept of Utah Chief of Staff
2023-2024 Dept of Utah All-American Commander
2022-2023 Dept of Utah SR Vice Commander
2021-2022 Dept of Utah JR Vice Commander
2020-2021 Dept of Utah Judge Advocate
2019-2020 Dept of Utah Surgeon
2018-2019 Dept of Utah Membership Chair

VFW District 1
2026-2027 District 1 Commander
2025-2026 District 1 All-American Commander
2021-2022 District 1 Quartermaster

Post 12087
2026-2027 Post Quartermaster
2025-2026 Post All-American Quartermaster
2024-2025 Post All-American Quartermaster
2021-2022 Post All-American Commander
2021-2022 Post All-State Commander


 

Commander's Corner

Commander Timothy Von Bon

The 250th Birthday of our Great Nation is upon us, and with that, celebrations with various pyrotechnics will be gracing the skies all over the United States. Except Utah! 
 
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has issued an emergency executive order temporarily prohibiting the use of all personal fireworks statewide. The sweeping ban—enacted due to historic drought and explosive wildfire conditions—remains in effect through July 5.
 
While the governor's order allows local mayors to work with fire officials to designate strictly limited "safe" areas for discharge, most municipalities across the state have implemented strict restrictions.
 
Rather than risking dangerous fire starts and steep fines, officials are strongly encouraging the public to attend professionally organized, permitted city fireworks or drone displays.
 
Celebrate responsibly!