A Lifetime, Charter member of Pleasant Prairie VFW Post 7308 and  also  member of Cootie  Pup  Tent  23,    Phil Allen is a U.S. Navy Veteran who gained VFW eligibility by serving in  Chu-lai,  Vietnam  from  1967 to  1968.    He served as State Chief of Staff for the 2014-15 year under State Commander John Giese, before fulfilling a longtime interest in serving as State Chaplain.

On  the personal side, Phil is a member of First Christian Church in  Bristol,  WI  where  he serves  as Chairman  of  the  Buildings  and Grounds  team and actively assists in worship services.