Flagler County Veteran of the Week: Gary Johnston

Thank you for your example of service and bravery.

  • By Observer Staff
  • | 1:30 p.m. September 5, 2021
Sgt. Gary E. Johnston
Sgt. Gary E. Johnston
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Gary E. Johnston

  • Branch of Military: Army
  • Length/dates of service: 8 years
  • Rank/occupation: Sergeant
  • Hometown: Arab, Alabama
  • City of residence: Palm Coast (since 2012)

Sgt. Johnston did two 15-month tours in Iraq — OIF 1 and OIF 3 — and is now a disabled veteran.

He, along with Steve Branam, started the Flagler Warriors football program, which is run by veterans.

He wanted to give veterans a mission when they got home, since so many feel lost after separation from the military.

Johnston was also a spokesperson for Paws of War in Flagler County.

He comes from a long line of military veterans. His wife Rachel is an Army veteran as well, and they have two sons.

Need help with veteran services?

For information about benefits available to veterans and other support organizations, visit https://www.flaglercounty.gov/departments/veterans-services.

Get involved

The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 86 will be holding a general membership meeting at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14, at the VFW at 47 Old Kings Road N.

 

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