Leadership & Mission

Upholding the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy in Cheatham County.

Our Mandate: The Preamble

"For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; To maintain law and order; To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all wars; To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; To make right the master of might; To promote peace and goodwill on earth; To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness."

Strategic Alliances

Post 40 does not operate in a vacuum. We work hand-in-hand with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). Through joint operations and mutual support, we ensure a unified front in advocating for and assisting the veterans of Cheatham County.

Post Documents

Access the official operating guidelines and bylaws of Post 40.

Post 40 Leadership

Commander Mike Burke

Mike Burke

Commander

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Vice Commander John Phillips

John Phillips

Vice Commander

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Adjutant Lucy Philips

Lucy Philips

Adjutant

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