In an informal ceremony held Saturday at the Gallipolis VFW Post 4464, U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson returned the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon to Vietnam veteran Army Sgt. Warner Cox, whose medals were stolen six years ago during a move.
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Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after H.R. 2810 – the National Defense Authorization Act passed the House of Representatives:
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Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Act into law. This bipartisan legislation reforms the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by allowing the Secretary to dismiss poorly-performing employees and those who engage in misconduct while ensuring appropriate due process protections for whistleblowers:
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In December, Joseph L. Brown, a local Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War, experienced heartbreak and sadness after losing medals awarded him for his service. But thanks to the help of U.S. Representative Bill Johnson, Brown’s stolen medals — the result of a robbery in his home — have been replenished.
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A U.S. Navy veteran in recovery from alcoholism and mental illness delivered a message of hope and inspiration to those gathered on Veterans Day for a “Tribute to Veterans” around the flagpole on the Family Recovery Center Campus.
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