dr. wenstrup is a combat veteran of iraq. a surgeon by trade, and a bronze star recipient. [applause] with that, mr. wenstrup, you're recognized. >> thank you, mr. chairman. as a proud member of the house veterans affairs committee it i> my privileged to introduce joseph johnson, national commander of disabled american veterans of the as commander johnson works to representy injured and disabled veterans i have had the honor to represent him in the house of representatives. aving personally served as combat surgeon in iraq i saw our troops in the minutes and hours after being wounded. but often times the toughest battle our veterans fight is when they come home. disabled american veterans is a strong advocate for those who have served our nation and given more than most. and commander johnson does yeoman's work on behalf of the nation'sha disabled veterans. ite had the honor of sharing the stage with mr. johnson during veterans tribute in ohio. his passion for our military veterans is clear. it's selfless and with great conviction. 100% service-connected disabled veteran who