Joseph Cicchillo was elected Commander of the Department of Maryland on 30 May 2024. Joe served in the United States Army (20 Years) from 1997 to 2017 serving as MOS 68W (Medic). He earned his VFW eligibility by serving in Iraq. In recognition of his service, he received the Bronze Star Medal, Army Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Non-Commissioned Professional Development Ribbon, Korea Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert Field

Medical Badge, and the Army Recruiter Identification Badge.

 

Joe joined the VFW in 2007 at Post 352 in Mililani, Hawaii after his return from Iraq, he transferred to Post 1936, Hagerstown, MD where he maintains his Bronze Legacy Life membership. He has served in elected and appointed positions at the Post, District, and  Department levels, culminating in earning All-American as a Post and District Commander. On the Department level, he served as the Committee Chair Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pens. Joe attended Post University where he received his bachelor’s in business administration.

 

Joe, his wife Cindy and son Nicholas reside in Williamsport, MD.