Kahokian Memorial Post 5691
Located in Collinsville, IL, Post 5691 is located 15 miles east of St. Louis, MO.  Our Post is supported by over 750
VFW, Men's Auxiliary and Ladies Auxiliary members. Our unique blend of veterans from World War II to
present, brings history as well as a vision of the future.

Our strong support from the community allows us to operate our facility as an emergency shelter and
temporary school evacuation site. Our commitment to the community, backs our slogan of "honor the dead, by
helping the living".
About Post 5691
Collinsville IL
Collinsville Herald
Collinsville Herald
Downtown Collinsville
Post Officers
Commander: Branden Vega
Senior Vice Commander: A J Kaufman
Junior Vice Commander: Marty Bickel
Quartermaster: Bill Gibb
Adjutant: Don Barkley
Service Officer: Don Barkley
Chaplain: Joe Berg
Judge Advocate: George Cavaletti
Surgeon: Paul Arnotti
Board President: Ron Etter
Trustee 1: Jason Whiteside
Trustee 2: Don ogle
Trustee 3: Jim Conn
Men's Auxiliary
President: John Santen
Senior Vice Commander: Daniel Brooks
Junior Vice Commander: Chester Townzen
Treasurer: Julius Vickery
Secretary: Tom Arnotti
Ladies Auxiliary
President: Linda Culver
Senior Vice Commander: Mary Pratt
Junior Vice Commander: Lori Vigna
Secretary/Treasurer: Gail Vanmeter