Tim served in the US Navy from 1995-2004 earning his eligibility to the VFW on his first West Pac in 1997 where he first joined the VFW in San Diego California. He is Gold Legacy Life member at VFW Post 9134 in Rockwell NC. He has served as Department Commander in 2022-2023 earning All American status. He also has obtained All American status as Post Commander and District Quartermaster. He is a red star life member of the Military Order of the Cootie and was Grand Commander in 2023-2024. He has received many awards and citation from the VFWW including 5 time century recruiter. He has held many various appointments at the National and Supreme level.