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Department Commander: Aaron J. Smith

Department Executive Director: Johnnie Collins, Jr.

& Members

Ms. Gloria B. Smith
Special Emphasis Programmer
Economic Impact and Diversity
Department of Energy

In appreciation of her outstanding support to American Veterans. In the areas of outreach, awareness, recruitment and retention,
Ms. Smith's assistance has been extremely helpful to the Wounded Warrior Program as Veterans facilitate their return into
the workforce.

Mr. Matthew G. Kendrick
U.S. Army Retired
Department of Washington DC, AMVETS Post #22

In appreciation of his outstanding volunteer support of our Bingo Program held monthly for the Hospitalized Veterans at the
VA Medical Center, Washington, DC. Mr. Kendrick is also recognized for volunteering to setup and maintain the Department’s
website from 2007 to the present at no cost to AMVETS.

Mr. George L. Skypeck
U.S. Army Retired
Military Historical Artist
Department of Washington DC, AMVETS Post #15

In recognition of his outstanding original art works and prints displayed throughout the world. His creative
awareness of military units honor our troops that have defended the freedom of the United States of America.

Deputy Secretary Wilbert B. Forbes, Sr.
Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs

In appreciation of his outstanding service to American Veterans.  Mr. Forbes involvement with homeless Veterans on the
Maryland Easter Shore resulted in the establishment of a Veterans Service Center, which bears his name Forbes Hall, Veterans
Education and Training Center.

Mr. Sanford M. Garfunkel, FACHE
Network Director
VA Capitol Health Care Network, VISN5

In recognition of his extraordinary leadership and creative vision for the Veterans Health Care process,
this includes facilities in Washington DC, Baltimore, MD and Martinsburg, West VA. The delivery of Veterans Health Care
within VISN5 Medical Centers and Community Based Outpatient Clinics are second to none