Fang Wong

Fang Wong

Joe Donnelly and Fang Wong in 2011
Born Canton, China
Nationality American
Alma mater
Title National Commander of
The American Legion
Term 2011 – 2012
Predecessor Jimmie L. Foster
Successor James E. Koutz
Spouse(s) Barbara Lam
Children Eric Wong (son)

Military career

Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1969–1989
Rank Chief Warrant Officer
Battles/wars Vietnam War

Fang Wong is a retired United States Army officer who served as the 94th National Commander of The American Legion (2011-12).[1]

Early life and military career

Wong was born in Canton, China and immigrated to the United States in 1960 at the age of 12. His military career began in 1969 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army and deployed to Vietnam, serving for 25 months. He retired in 1989 with the rank of chief warrant officer.[2]

The American Legion

Wong was elected on September 1, 2011.[2] He embarked on a tour across the country of the 55 state level offices of the organization.[2] Issues he has campaigned for include promoting participation in the legion for younger veterans and healthcare for older veterans.[3] Other initiatives include improving the efficiency of the Veterans Department claims process through greater digitization of paperwork and speeding up the transition between military training and civilian employment qualifications like requirements for a commercial truck driving license ("don't tell me they can't drive a truck down an interstate").[4][5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ American Legion
  2. 1 2 3 Grant, Nichole (April 14, 2012). "National commander visits American Legion members welcome Wong". The Evening Telegram.
  3. ↑ Forand, Jesse (March 29, 2012). "Legion's Nat'l leader pays visit to Post 1". St. Albans Messenger.
  4. ↑ Santoni, Mathew (March 22, 2012). "American Legion commander urges employers to hire veterans". Pittsburgh Tribune Review.
  5. ↑ Stiles, Bob (March 22, 2012). "Vets' leader: Care needed". Tribune-Review.
Non-profit organization positions
Preceded by
Jimmie L. Foster		 National Commander of The American Legion
2011 – 2012 		Succeeded by
James E. Koutz
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