John

Cairo, Georgia

Where did you serve and what did you do?

I served in Desert Storm as an Aerovac medic and served as a Security Forces officer in the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom 3 times, I worked in the IG in investigations and inspections

How are you Still Serving?

I am the Sr. Vice Cmd of Post 4995, I have organized the Post to be more functional. I was the lead on our Post’s Memorial Day Flag program placing over 3,000 Flags in over 38 commentaries I have organized events to promote and assist Veterans. I actively donate food, and clothing to community street feeds, toys for children, and children’s programs to help keep local children off the street and active in youth basketball. I am a board member of a new Veterans museum being built in our area. I am actively searching out opportunities for myself and our Post to serve

Why do you do it?

I want to help the less fortunate and veterans in our community to give them a lift up. I also want to promote patriotism in the community and to the next generation

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