She volunteers with, and is president of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) at Post 2702 in Huntsville. The Ladies Auxiliary serves veterans and their families, promotes pride in America and provides community service projects for veterans, active duty soldiers and their families. Metcalf Coffel became involved in the organization after her husband, a retired submarine sailor, became a member of the VFW. A non-profit organization, the VFW is made up of combat veterans promoting issues ranging from citizenship and patriotism for youth to benefits for veterans. (NASA/MSFC)