Johnson has endorsed the false[1][2][3][4]conspiracy theory that the 2020 presidential election was rigged to favor Joe Biden and claims that the United States "has taken a hard left turn toward Socialism and a Marxist form of tyrannical government."[5][6]
Early life and career
A Texas native, Johnson graduated from Texas A&M University in 1956; he would become the third A&M graduate to reach 4-star rank. He then entered the Naval Aviation Cadet Program and was commissioned and designated a Naval Aviator. He served on active duty for almost 38 years. His commands at sea included Attack Squadron Twenty-Seven (VA-27), the combat stores ship USSSan Jose, the aircraft carrier USSCoral Sea, Carrier Group 4, the United States Second Fleet, and NATO's Striking Fleet Atlantic.
His final assignment was as the Vice Chief of Naval Operations. Before his retirement from active service, he became the navy's "Gray Eagle," the longest-serving Naval Aviator on active duty.
Post-military career
After his military career, Johnson served for a decade as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Founded in 1904, the non-profit provides financial, educational, and other assistance to active-duty and retired sailors, Marines, and their eligible family members. During his tenure, the Society disbursed more than $670 million in interest-free loans, grants, and tuition assistance for naval service families.[citation needed] Johnson stepped down in June 2003.
Johnson serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Smiths Detection Inc., and Smiths Interconnect Inc; Vice President and Board of Directors for Wärtsilä Defense Inc; Trustee for the National Museum of Naval Aviation at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida; and the Board of Advisors for the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs.
Personal life
Johnson was married to Joy Johnson for 59 years until her death in 2014.[7] They have three adult children. Johnson and his second wife, Marsha, reside in Fort Myers, Florida.[8]
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