VDHA

Vietnam Dog Handler Association

Dennis

Johnson

El Paso

TX

War(s) Served:
Dogs served with:
Service Start: 1968
Service End: 1969
I am a former Visual Tracker with 66th IPCT, 25th Inf Div. I was drafted into the army in 1968 and ETSed in Jan 1970. I re-entered the Army at Ft. Hood, TX in 1971 as a SGT in the Inf and Retired 1992 as a SGM 91B5X2(MEDIC). During my time in the Army I had the following MOS’s 11B20,(Inf)11F20,Inf Intel)13B30,(Field Arty)57G40,Duty Soldier) 71G5X2,(Med Records NCO Test Writer) 91B5X2 (MSG,SGM) Senior Medical NCO + Drill Sgt Qualified. Served as a Drill Sgt at Ft. Polk La & Ft. Sill OK 5 Yrs. Was the only Soldier in the U.S.Army to have graduated from SGM Academy in 71G50 MOS in 1986. Was promoted to SGM in OCT 1989 as a 91B (Medic). Served in Medical Field until my Retirement in 1992. I am also a Desert Storm era Veteran with 25 yrs total service and a GS-09 Disability Retired Civil Servant with 13 Yrs service. I have received a CIB, DSIB, Purple Heart Medal, Bronze Star Medal, (2)Meritorious Service Medals,(2)Army Commendation Medals,(1)Army Acheivement Medal,8th Award of Good Conduct Award,Cdrs Award for Civil Service and various other medals and accalades. My assignment Post were Forts Polk, LA, Benning Ga, Rucker Al, Sill,Ok, Sam Houston, Tx, Wainwright, Ak, Riley, Ks, Bliss,Tx.