James Prestenback
Jr Past State Commander - Army
James "Jamie” Prestenback, a proud Gold Legacy Life Member of Freddie John Falgout
Post 3665 in Raceland, Louisiana, was elected Louisiana National Council Member
during the 95th State Convention. Since joining the Veterans of Foreign Wars in 2017,
Jamie has demonstrated unwavering dedication and leadership, holding a variety of key
positions including Post Quartermaster, Post Commander, District Commander, State
Junior Vice Commander, State Senior Vice Commander and State Commander. His
outstanding service has earned him the distinction of All-State/All-American Post
Commander, District Commander and Post Quartermaster. Jamie also earned the
distinction of All American State Commander making him Triple Crown Winner.
Jamie’s eligibility for VFW membership stems from his deployment to Iraq from 2003 to
2004 during a distinguished military career that spanned over two decades. From 1991
to 2012, he served in the U.S. Army, Louisiana National Guard, and U.S. Army
Reserves, steadily rising in responsibility and leadership. His service has been
recognized with numerous awards and decorations, including the Meritorious Service
Medal, multiple Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medals, the Iraq
Campaign Medal with two stars, Combat Action Badge, Drill Sergeant Badge, Air
Assault Badge, and an array of other honors.
Outside of his military and VFW service, Jamie is deeply devoted to his family. He and
his wife Angela have been happily married for 28 years and are the proud parents of
four adult children—Autumn, Alexis, Brooke, and Seth—as well as four beloved
grandchildren: Layla, James, Hayes, and Hendrix.
Jamie also dedicated more than 17 years to law enforcement and currently works as a
Casualty & Property Claims Adjuster for Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC. In his personal
time, he enjoys fishing, cooking, and creating lasting memories with his family.
