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Paula Jansen is a California native who comes from a long line of military Veterans spanning all services including her father, uncles, brothers, sister, nieces, and nephews. After 21 years of service Paula retired from the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Storekeeper Chief. She joined the VFW in 2012 becoming a Gold Legacy Life Member in 2021. She has been married to Eric Jansen, who is also retired from the U.S. Navy after 26 years. They have two children and one grandchild. Paula has dedicated thousands of hours supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars and pageantry across San Diego. She earned her eligibilty for the VFW while deployed to the Persian Gulf onboard the USS Constellation CV-64. She was stationed in Misawa, Japan and San Diego during her career, but traveled throughout the Pacific. She earned Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Meritous Unit Commendation, Battle E Ribbon, Good Conduct, Armed Forces Exepditionary, Military Volunteer Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon.

After retirement she worked for a defense contractor and then as a government employee in the logistics field. She enjoys helping others, doing crafts, and being involved in her community.