Rich Ludwick
Judge Advocate -

Air Force 1987 to 2007

Retired from the Air Force at the grade of MSgt (E-7)

VFW qualifications
·      Korea Defense Service Medal
·      Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
·      Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
·      Southwest Asia Service Medal with one service star
·      Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border

VFW Life Member since 2005

Department of Utah Positions
2026-2027 Dept of Utah Judge Advocate 
2025-2026 Dept of Utah Chief of Staff
2025-2026 Dept of Utah Surgeon

District 3 position held
·      Junior Vice Commander
·      Senior Vice Commander for 2 years

VFW Post 8307 position held
·      Service Officer
·      Chaplain
·      Trustee
·      Post Commander for 3 years

VFW Accomplishments

2025 National Convention selected to be on the Veterans Service Resolution Committee

In 2024, recognized as one of Utah's Top Recruiters

In 2024, the Commander of Post 8307, which was recognized as an All-American Post

As Post Commander, the Post averaged 102% membership

Co-chaired hosting the 2024 Utah Department State Convention

 
2025-2026 Dept of Utah Surgeon

Commander's Corner

Commander Timothy Von Bon

The 250th Birthday of our Great Nation is upon us, and with that, celebrations with various pyrotechnics will be gracing the skies all over the United States. Except Utah! 
 
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has issued an emergency executive order temporarily prohibiting the use of all personal fireworks statewide. The sweeping ban—enacted due to historic drought and explosive wildfire conditions—remains in effect through July 5.
 
While the governor's order allows local mayors to work with fire officials to designate strictly limited "safe" areas for discharge, most municipalities across the state have implemented strict restrictions.
 
Rather than risking dangerous fire starts and steep fines, officials are strongly encouraging the public to attend professionally organized, permitted city fireworks or drone displays.
 
Celebrate responsibly!