KRYSTY LAVENDER
COMMANDER - Army
Sergeant (E-5P) US Army 2001-2005.
Served in Missouri, Texas, Republic of Korea and at Kunia Regional Security Center (KRSOC) in Hawai'i as Senior Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Analyst.
Born and raised in Hollister, California. Received AS in Liberal Arts before attending Basic Training. 9/11 suspended training for several weeks before resuming under new guidelines for Operational Readiness.
Completed BS in Justice Administration from Hawai'i Pacific University in 2007 and is verrrrry slowly completing her Masters degree in Criminal Justice from American Military University.
She met and married her current husband while working as a Paramedic/Firefighter in Northern Virginia, while they were both working for local Departments.
Before moving to Las Vegas in 2017, just in time for October 1st....they eloped to Paris, France and were married under the Eiffel Tower. Currently, she and her husband both work as contract Paramedics.
Mom to 2 giant floofs, step-mom to 4 boys, and step-grandmother to 3 children.
Joined VFW in 2024 and became Adjutant through the 2025-2026 year. Was named as National Aide-de-Camp by Commander Lopez. Became Junior Vice Commander in February 2026. Voted in as Commander for the 2026-2027 year.
NREMT
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Military Order of the Cootie
Association of the United States Army
Disabled American Veterans
Women Veterans Alliance
Women Veterans of Nevada
American Legion
Taps for Veterans
