Chairman
National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
In October 2009, Michael D. Helm of Nebraska accepted the appointment of American Legion National Commander Clarence Hill to serve as Chairman of the National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission. Helm formerly served as Chairman of the Foreign Relations Commission form 2004-2009.
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Vice-Chairman
National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
R. Michael Suter was born and raised on a farm in Southeastern Iowa and currently lives in Jamestown New York. Mr. Suter holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science and an Associate's Degree in Accounting.
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Past National Commander 2006-2007
National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Paul A. Morin of Chicopee, Massachusetts was elected National Commander of the 2.7 million-member American Legion on August 31, 2006 in Salt Lake City, Utah during the 88th National Convention of the nation's largest veteran's organization.
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Past National Commander
National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Ronald F. Conley served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1966. He was an Air Policeman at Lockborne Air Force Base in Columbus Ohio, Anderson Air Force Base in Guam and he served in the Strategic Air Command.
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National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Thomas Mullon has been a member of the System Worth Saving Task Force since the committee's inception.
Mr. Mullon is a retired Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Director VAMC (Minneapolis, MN) as well as a former VA Regional Medical Director with over 40 years experience in the VA Health Care System and with State Veterans Homes Programs.
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National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Todd E. White is a native of Wyoming and a graduate of the University of Wyoming with a bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969, including with the 125th Transportation Command while deployed to Vietnam. He spent 29 years with the Wyoming Department of Transportation, retiring in 2007 as the District Finals Engineer.
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National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Phillip L. Driskill is a native of Nowata, Oklahoma, and a graduate of Northeastern State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He later completed courses and boards for a Nursing Home Administrator License.
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National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
William R. (Bob) Wallace was born in Seattle, Washington. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard until his retirement. Upon retirement, he was employed by The American Legion, Department of Washington as the Department Service Officer, where he served for 17 years.
Wallace was elected to the position of Department Commander 2004-2005, and to the position of Alt. National Executive Committeeman where he is presently serving. He has been a member of the System Worth Saving Team for the previous 2 years.
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National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Upon retirement from active military service, Mr. Rourk attained a position as an Employment Coordinator in the St. Lawrence County Office of Economic Development for six years and was appointed to position as the Director of the St. Lawrence County Veteran Service Department in 1997 from where he retired December 31, 2010.
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National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Ms. Vickie. D.S. Dikes is the commander of the largest American Legion Post in the state of Georgia, Samuel G. Cooke, American Legion Post 267, Inc., Columbus, GA.
Ms. Dikes is a native of Thomaston, Georgia. She served in the United States Army from September 1976 to February 2004; rising from Private to Command Sergeant Major and has served in a variety of NCO leadership positions and assignments in the Adjutant General Corps.
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National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Ralph Bozella is a 38-year member of The American Legion. He is a retired educator who advocates for veterans. Ralph has served The American Legion in leadership capacity at the post, district, department and national levels, to include post commander, department commander and is current National Executive Committeeman for the Department of Colorado, and a member of the National Legislative Council. He was appointed by two governors and is on his third term as a member of the Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs where he has served as chairman for six years. He is the current President for the United Veterans Committee of Colorado, a coalition of 52 Veteran Service Organizations that advocate for Colorado veterans. He has also served as Chairman of the first Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home Commission.
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National Staff
Deputy Director for Health Care
National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Jacob B. Gadd was appointed Deputy Director of The American Legion's Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation (VA&R) Division in June, 2010. He is responsible for overseeing five national field service representatives that conduct site visits of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Facilities in conjunction with The American Legion's "System Worth Saving" Program. The site visits are compiled into the "System Worth Saving" Publication which is submitted annually to the White House, Congress, VA officials and fellow legionnaires regarding the status of VA healthcare. Mr. Gadd also provides veterans analysis, advocacy and training on all Veterans Health Administration (VHA) trends and policies.
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National Field Service Representative
National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Warren J. Goldstein joined The American Legion in January of 2011. Currently, Warren serves as a National Field Service Representative; his area of responsibility includes Veterans Integrated Service Network's 6, 15, 18, 22, and 23. Warren will be conducting site visits in FY 2011 to the various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical facilities in conjunction with the American Legion's "A System Worth Saving" Program. Warren's collateral duties for the American Legion include the National Cemetery Administration, Third Party Billing, Advisory Committee on Structural Safety of VA Facilities, Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation, Advisory Council on National Research, and Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans.
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Administrative Assistant
National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Jillian Y. George joined The American Legion Staff in November of 2009. She serves as assistant to the Deputy Director of Health Care, Jacob Gadd and the Field Service Staff. In her position, she acts as liaison for the "System Worth Saving" project, assists in the production of the annual System Worth Saving Guide, and handles the distribution of all Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation brochures and pamphlets.
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National Field Service Representative
National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Steven J. Henry joined The American Legion on November 30, 2010. Currently, Steve serves as a National Field Service Representative; his area of responsibility includes Veterans Integrated Service Network's. 1,8,12,16,20,21. Steven will be conducting site visits in FY 2011 to the various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical facilities in conjunction with the American Legion's "A System Worth Saving" Program. Warren's collateral duties for the American Legion include the VA Advisory Committee on Structural Safety of VA facilities, VA Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War, VA Advisory Committee on Genomic Medicine Program and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Deployment Health Clinic Briefing. Steven also serves as a Mentor with the Marine Mentor Program.
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National Field Service Representative
National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Kevin Blanchard joined The American Legion in October of 2011. Kevin serves as a National Field Service Representative; his area of responsibility includes Veterans Integrated Service Network's 6, 15, 18, 22, and 23. Kevin will be conducting site visits in FY 2011 and 2012 to the various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical facilities in conjunction with the American Legion's "A System Worth Saving" Program. Kevin's collateral duties for the American Legion include the National Cemetery Administration, Third Party Billing, Advisory Committee on Structural Safety of VA Facilities, Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation, Advisory Council on National Research, and Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans.
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National Field Service Representative
National Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
The American Legion
Jonathan M. Naraine joined the American Legion on October 17, 2011. Currently, Jonathan serves as a National Field Service Representative; his area of responsibility includes Veterans Integrated Service Network's 2, 3,9,10, and 19. Jonathan will be conducting site visits in FY 2011 to various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical facilities in conjunction with the American Legion's "A System Worth Saving" Program.
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I just finished the exam and passed. I learned quite a bit more about the American Legion from this course. Very informative.
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