Andrea Meintel is a member of Pvt. Alen J Beck VFW Auxiliary, Post 5265 in Spring Grove, PA. She joined the Auxiliary in 1983, at the urging of her grandmother, Ethel. She joined under the eligibility of her grandfather, Charles Bridinger, a US Army Veteran who served in WWII. She also has eligibility under her father, John Neeves, Past State Adjutant of the PA VFW and the PA DAV. Andrea is a 4th generation Auxiliary member, which prompts her to say, "it's in my blood." Andrea lives in Marysville, PA, with her husband of 23 years, Jim who is an Air Force Veteran, and their cockapoo, Louie. She retired after 27 years with PA Department of Corrections, SCI-Camp Hill, as the Director of Mental Health for Classification. She is a Life Member of the VFW National Home. She also serves on the Board of Director for the National Alliance of Mental Illness, Cumberland and Perry Counties. Andrea is passionate about strengthening our organization by working together: Together Helping Veterans.