Rich Ludwick
Surgeon -

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
·      Currently Department Commander, Chief of Staff
·      Currently Department 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