In every Post action, meeting, and motion, accountability must not be an afterthought—it must be the foundation. This campaign champions principled leadership rooted in the rule of law, procedural clarity, and unwavering fairness. As your candidate for State Judge Advocate, I pledge to uphold the VFW’s bylaws with precision, advocate with honor, and ensure that every action taken reflects the values of integrity, transparency, and trust that our veterans deserve.
Building Stronger Leaders for Tomorrow's VFW
Ensuring Trust, Integrity, and Results at Every Level
Elevating Veterans’ Voices and Driving Meaningful Change
Every veteran deserves advocacy grounded in integrity and accountability. As your candidate for State Judge Advocate, I’m committed to upholding the bylaws, ensuring transparency, and protecting the procedural foundation that keeps the VFW strong, fair, and focused on its mission.
Now is the time to engage the flywheel of principled leadership. By aligning communication, commitment, camaraderie, community, and culture, we keep the mission in motion – ensuring our decisions reflect justice, our actions reflect purpose, and our veterans receive the representation they’ve earned.
Candidate for State Judge Advocate (2026-2027) VFW Department of Georgia
It’s time to lead with vision and serve with purpose. Guided by the 5 C’s, we’re driving a Mission in Motion – putting action behind every word and building the VFW’s next chapter, together.
Dwayne Kilbourne is putting purpose into motion by leading with communication, commitment, camaraderie, community, and culture - advancing the VFW’s legacy and empowering every veteran we serve.
To inspire a VFW where purpose is always in motion - a future shaped by Communication that builds trust, Commitment that never wavers, Camaraderie that unites across generations, Community that uplifts all who serve, and a Culture that honors our legacy while embracing tomorrow. Through the power of the 5 C’s, we envision a VFW that stands stronger, reaches farther, and serves every veteran with heart and purpose.
This mission is grounded in action, fueled by integrity, and guided by the 5 C’s – Communication, Commitment, Camaraderie, Community, and Culture. As we advocate for veterans’ rights, uphold the rule of law, and protect the VFW’s legacy, we move forward together with purpose, honor, and momentum.
Open, honest communication lays the foundation for understanding, trust, and transparency – connecting veterans, Posts, and leadership around shared goals.
Through strong communication, we strengthen our commitment- to each other, to our VFW Posts, and to the mission of serving every veteran with integrity and consistency.
That commitment fuels camaraderie, creating genuine bonds among comrades and cultivating a team-driven spirit that lifts up every member of our VFW family.
Camaraderie naturally extends outward, building bridges within our local communities and reinforcing the VFW’s role as a hub of veteran support, service, and civic engagement.
As community engagement thrives, we shape a lasting culture – one defined by purpose, accountability, and pride in our collective impact, propelling the Mission in Motion.
From innovative tools to targeted support, we MUST equip Posts with the resources needed to thrive in a changing world. By modernizing systems, mobilizing members, and focusing on impact, we HELP Posts lead with purpose and deliver results that matter
Connecting veterans, supporters, and community leaders, both online and in person, to strengthen our collective voice and expand our reach. Through strategic social networking, we’re turning conversations into collaboration and awareness into action.
Preparing today’s comrades for tomorrow’s challenges by investing in training, leadership development, and the tools needed to shape a stronger future for the VFW.
A successful mission starts with a strong team. This campaign is about uniting dedicated comrades, empowering emerging leaders, and building the connections needed to move our Posts - and our Department - forward together.
Disclaimer:
This website is maintained by and for the campaign of Dwayne Kilbourne, Candidate for 2026-2027 State Judge Advocate of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of Georgia. The views, opinions, and content presented herein are those of the campaign and do not represent the official positions, endorsements, or policies of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the Post, District, Department, or National levels.
