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Texas VFW Post Assists in WWII Veteran Trip to New Orleans
Texas VFW assists with WWII Veterans Trip to New Orleans to visit WWII Museum
PAST STATE COMMANDER and member of Post 12075, Inge Conley, and husband Earl participated in a trip accompanying eight WWII Veterans from Houston to New Orleans to visit the WWII museum. The trip was scheduled from August 27-29, 2021, but Hurricane Ida forced them to cut the trip a day short. They departed on Friday morning with a motorcycle and local police escort from Houston to the Louisiana border where State Motorcycle Troopers from Louisiana continued the escort to the Higgins Hotel in New Orleans.
The trip included a visit to the casino and dinner which was sponsored by Department of Texas VFW (MAP). Saturday morning included a visit to the WWII Museum which was a wonderful adventure with many tears and a lot of reflection. They departed New Orleans around 1:00 p.m. Saturday ahead of the approaching hurricane. After an 18-hour trip they arrived back in Houston around 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. Total participants were 32 people including from the following organizations: Department of Texas VFW, American Legion Post 654, American Legion Post 490 (Auxiliary), and District 2S-2 Lions Club International. The WWII Veterans and organizers had a wonderful trip and the expression of gratitude was shared by all.
Mr. Guthrie, a veteran who was stranded
in Houston on his way to Arizona, called Post 12075 for help. They were able to give him financial assistance from their Post Relief Fund so he could get home to Arizona. Mr. Guthrie, posing here with Inge Conley, is a Korean War and Vietnam War Veteran and is 85 years old.
RANDALL JOHNSTON
Candidate for Department of Texas
Surgeon 2022-2023
Gold Legacy Member of Post 4376 Seven Points District 30 Prior Department V.A.V.S. Representative North Texas Health Care System (Dallas) for three years. Deputy Representative four years with over 1200 volunteer hours.2013 to 2020. Gold Legacy Member of Post 4376 Seven Points District 30District Commander three times for District 30 and once for District 3. All American District Prior Department Commander twice. All V.A.V.S. Representative North Texas HealthState District and Post Commander twice. Care System (Dallas) for three Post years. Deputy Representative fourCommander nine times. Post 5076 years with over 1200 volunteer hours.2013 to 2020.Garland twice Post 4376 Seven Points seven times District Commander three times for District 30 and once for District 3. All American DistrictI earned my VFW eligibility serving in the Marine Corps 1966 to 1969 and in Vietnam 1966 Commander twice. All State District and Post Commander twice. to 1968. Medals received include National Defense, Vietnam Service with three bronze Post Commander nine times. Post 5076 Garland twice Post 4376 Seven Points seven timesstars, Vietnam Campaign with device, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and Good Conduct ribbon.
I earned my VFW eligibility serving in the Marine Corps 1966 to 1969 and in Vietnam 1966 First to 1968. Medals received include National Defense, Vietnam Service with three bronze office held in VFW was Quartermaster in Garland Post 5076 and have gone thru the stars, Vietnam Campaign with device, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnamese Cross of chairs at both Post and District levels in two separate districts. Gallantry, and Good Conduct ribbon. I am seeking the position of Department Surgeon. This position was redefined by Doc First office held in VFW was Quartermaster in Garland Post 5076 and have gone thruHoward as a platform for supporting veterans within the V. A. healthcare system and V. A.the chairs at both Post and District levels inVolunteer Services. V.A within Texas has 40two separate districts.community-based outpatient clinics, 18 outpatient clinics, five medical centers that are covered by six healthcare systems. I believe I am seeking the position of Department Surgeon. This position was redefined by Doc support from the surgeon position should continue to advocate for veterans within this system and Howard as a platform for supporting the obtaining of volunteers. veterans within the V. A. healthcare system and V. A. Volunteer Services. V.A within Texas has 40 community-based outpatient clinics, outpatient clinics, five medical centers that are covered by six healthcare systems.I have the experience, ability, and knowledge to continue working toward that goal. 18 I believe support from the surgeon position should continue to advocate for veterans within this system I am currently retired and have the time and ambition necessary to serve in this position. and theI am happily obtaining of volunteers. married to Peggy for 21 years now and we have 5 grown children between us with I have the experience, ability,15 grandchildren. and knowledge to continue working toward that goal. I am currently retiredI would pledge not to seek and have the time and ambitionany higher Department office. necessary to serve in this position. I am happilyRandall Johnston, married 192 Oakto Peggy for 21 years now andHills, Dr. Mabank, TX 75156 we have 5 grown children between us with 15 grandchildren. 903-910-9561 | randalljohnston@earthlink.net
I would pledge not to seek any higher Department office.
Randall Johnston, 192 Oak Hills, Dr. Mabank, TX 75156 903-910-9561 | randalljohnston@earthlink.net
