(Courtesy of JWV) The Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. (JWV) has elected its 92nd National Commander, Colonel Barry Lischinsky, USA, Retired, of Massachusetts; and 4th National Vice Commander, Command Sergeant Major Gary Ginsburg, USA, Retired, of New York, during its 128th Annual National Convention in Jacksonville, Florida.

National Commander (NC) Barry Lischinsky joined JWV while serving on active duty in 2000 and became a life member after his retirement from the military.

NC Lischinsky’s goal “Mission first, Veterans always,” is aligned with the JWV National Constitution Preamble, “We must continue to advocate for all veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. We must tell our story, that Jews served faithfully with honor and distinction, in every conflict throughout our history. We must continue to counter antisemitism, bigotry and hate. Increasing our membership must be given a top priority to help achieve our goals. It all starts by increasing our visibility and working with our local community partners.”

NC Lischinsky has held command and staff positions at all levels within the Jewish War Veterans, including national vice commander, national chief of staff, national membership chairman, commander, department of Massachusetts, and commander North Shore Post 220.

National Vice Commander (NVC) Gary Ginsburg has been a life member of both the Jewish War Veterans (JWV) and the National Museum of American Jewish Military History since 2016. Ginsburg is the third generation of his family to serve in the JWV. His grandfather and father were longtime JWV members of Post 131 in Syracuse, NY.

“I am humbled and honored to serve as the national vice commander in support of the longest serving veterans’ organization in the United States. I will focus on increasing membership of the Jewish men and women veterans who served honorably in defense of our nation,” stated Ginsburg.