Jack Farrell was elected Department of Pacific Areas Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States at the 59th Department of Pacific Areas Convention in Bangkok, Thailand. Jack served in the United States Navy Submarine Service, completing 22 years of Honorable service. He was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal (2 Awards), Navy Achievement Award (4 Awards), Navy Expeditionary Medal, Arctic Service Medal, Submarine Warfare Designator, Submarine Deterrent Patrol Pin (with 10 Silver Stars), and Good Conduct Medal (4 Awards) during his career. Commander Farrell, upon retiring from the US Navy, was employed by Harris Corporation, RF Communications Division, as an International Country Manager responsible for the development and execution of Tactical Radio Programs in the Middle East and Northern Africa. He worked there until April 2011, until his retirement after 16 years of service. Upon his retirement, he relocated to Thailand and subsequently Ban Chang, Thailand, and joined VFW Post 12146 Banchang-Utapao, Thailand, where he was elected as the Commander of the Post. Upon completing his term as Commander of the Post, and achieved All-American and All-State status. He relocated to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to assume Command of Mayaguez Memorial VFW Post 11575. Earning both All-State and All-American Recognition. He earned his eligibility via the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Fleet Ballistic Deterrent Patrol Pin.