Gary Logsdon has a passion to serve Veterans and their families. He was recognized for his service to the community and to local schools where he teaches flag etiquette and patriotism to elementary school students. Although Gary is popular with the kids, it's his Service Dog, Bonita (A Black German Shepherd) that gets most of the attention as they are very curious about her and what she does. Some of Mr. Logsdon's accomplishments include the Executive Director Circle of Excellence, Long Term Care and Aging Public Service Award, National Employee Retention and Engagement Award (four consecutive years).
Some of Mr. Logsdon's Military awards include The Air Force Commendation Medal, three Air Force Achievement Medals, three Air Force Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, and Organizational Excellence Award to name a few. Gary has been bestowed with many city and state awards for his service to Veterans and their families in our community. On many occasions Gary has been asked to serve on various community Boards such as the Veteran Advisory Board and the Santa Fe Community College Foundation Board. He currently serves as a member of the Homeless Veteran Consortium. And he continues to serve Veterans in his current role as the Director of the Veteran Resources Center at Santa Fe Community College where he provides counseling and advisory services for veteran students helps Veterans obtain and utilize their earned education benefits. Gary also remains active in Veteran Legilation and is often asked to speak at the local legislative sessions on vetyeran issues.
I am undeserving and yet blessed to meet a wonderful woman with the biggest heart in the world, great intellect and pure beauty on the inside and out. The biggest miracle in my lifetime is that God sent her way and she agreed to be my wife. Since then, she has been a great influence in my life, shaping me into the man that I have become today. Through her compassion, love and ability to forgive I have learned many great lessons in humanity. During the years together, we have volunteered for many organizations and projects that help veterans in our community. It is a precious gift to have a person such as her both in my personal life and work life. Angelia Velarde- Logsdon…you are the best.
Gary served 10 Years Active Duty in the United States Air Force as a member of the Aerospace Medical Service Core. Some of his duty assignments included the U.S Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine; Air Force Research Laboratory; Physiology Research Branch, Brooks AFB; Neurology Department, Wilford Hall Medical Center Lackland AFB. He earned the Air Force Commendation Medal, The Air Force Achievement Medal, and The National Defense Service Medal among many other awards. Gary has been working and volunteering with many Veteran services projects and positions since the year 2000. He is currently managing the Veterans Resources Center at Santa Fe Community College in Santa FE, New Mexico. Gary enjoys working with Veterans as they transition from Active-Duty Service back into the community. He appreciates helping veterans and is very active in helping Veterans obtain their medical and educational benefits that they have earned while serving active duty.
