2025 - 2026 National Officers
2025-2026 National Officers Commander 1st Vice Commander 2nd Vice Commander 3rd Vice Commander Judge Advocate Finance Officer Provost Marshal Immediate Past Commander V.A.V.S. Coordinator Legislative Director Deputy Legislative Director Communications Director Jr. AMVETS Coordinator Inspector General Events Director Webmaster Chaplin | Patrick Holcombe of North Port Florida was elected to National Sons of AM Commander Holcombe brings over 16 years of service as an officer for the Sons of AMVETS at the local, state and national levels of the organization. Patrick first joined the Sons of AMVETS in 2007 in Valparaiso FL. He served as 2nd Vice Commander and Squadron Commander from 2008 through 2011. Commander Holcombe became the National Executive Committeeman (NEC) representing the Department of Florida in 2008, serving through 2012. His dedication to the Department of Florida continues through the offices of Provost Marshal, 3rd Vice, 2nd Vice and 1st Vice Commander from 2012-2019. Patrick was elected as Commander of the Department of FL, serving from 2019 to 2022. He continues to serve the Department as Inspector General, appointed to the position in 2024. In 2012 Commander Holcombe accepted that appointment to National Chaplain, starting his service to the National Son of AMVETS. Over the last four years, Patriick served as Provost Marshal, 3rd Vice, 2nd Vice and 1st Vice commander prior to his election as National Commander in 2025. Throughout his years of service, Patrick has received AMVETS Post 78 Commanders Award - Son of the year 2009, Nominated Dept Son of the year – 2011, AMVETS Post 26 Commanders Award—Above and Beyond 2022-2023, and National Son of the year – 2022 - 2023. Commander Holcombe's military heritage goes back to the Revolutionary War with many ancestors fighting for our nation's freedom, and during the Civil War. Both of his grandfathers served in WWI. Patrick's father, Richard, served in WWII, assigned to Battery G 263rd Coast Artillery at Ft. Moultrie SC. attached with 533 Signal Corps. Richard,served in the Philippines under Gen. MacArthur in the Battle of Leyte. Obtained rank of 1st Sergeant and honorably discharged in 1945. Patrick's uncle, Ernest Nichols served during WWII in the European Theater and part of the D–Day Normandy Invasion. Patrick is originally from Greenville SC., graduating from Tabernacle Christian School. He continued his education at Greenville Technical College earning an Associates Degree in Science. Commander Holcombe transferred to Clemson University and Furman University to study Journalism, Photography / Darkroom. Commander Holcombe is an electrician by trade, working in various capacities in commercial, residential, warehousing and retail over the years. Patrick is currently self employed providing electrical and maintenance services to his clients. Commander Holcombe's Project: Elected: August 23rd, 2025 - Greensboro NC Commanders Awards:TBD |
VETS Commander on August 23rd at the Sons of AMVETS National Convention in Greensboro, North Carolina. Patrick is a life member of Sons of AMVETS Squadron 26 in Valrico, Florida . where he continues to be active as 1st Vice Commander.