Wisconsin commander of VFW heads to Super Bowl

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of Wisconsin Commander Cory Geisler will represent the VFW at Super Bowl LVI, Sunday, Feb. 13, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Geisler is a seven-year U.S. Army veteran, from Hartland, who served in the Iraq War during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He was elected as the 2021-22 VFW Department of Wisconsin Commander in June 2021.

Through the Salute to Service initiative, the NFL and USAA, team up with non-profits and Veteran Service Organizations like the VFW, in an effort to honor, empower and connect the nation’s service members, and their families.

USAA gifted VFW Commander-in-Chief Matthew “Fritz” Mihelcic two tickets to the big game, who selected Geisler to attend on his behalf, representing the more than 1.5 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary.

“It is an honor to be a part of this event, representing all VFW members who sacrificed in foreign lands, in the air and at sea, to protect our freedom,” said Geissler.

Geissler and his wife, Beth, will be guests of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen during the game. Allen tweeted on social media: “Proud to work with @USAA and @VFWH@ to honor @USArmy veteran SSGT Cory Geisler with a trip for two to #SuperBowlLVI – thank you for your service!”

The Wisconsin VFW is celebrating its 101st year as a Veterans Service Organization, currently with 25,000 VFW members and 8,500 Auxiliary members, in nearly 250 posts throughout Wisconsin. Its mission is to serve veterans, the military and their families in communities across the state.