March 9, 2023
Lt. Gen. John B Sylvester, Chairman of WWFS Board of Directors, presented the Gold Medallion, Order of St George to Ronnie Rains for supporting many veteran charities nationwide.
The Order of Saint George is the patron Saint of Armor and Cavalry and the highest award that we give in the association, of the U.S. Cavalry and Armor Association. It is the equivalency of the Doughboy Award.
In 1986, the U.S. Armor Association initiated the Order of Saint George awards program to honor the best Armor and Cavalry leaders and established the gold medallion to honor lifetime achievements in promoting mounted warfare. There have been 66 members elected since 1986 who committed to serve the Armor and Cavalry, during and after their careers.
WWFS is honored to have both these outstanding men serving on our Board of Directors
About The Cavalry and Armor Association
The U.S. Cavalry and Armor Association disseminates knowledge of the military art and sciences, with special attention to mounted maneuver in ground warfare and reconnaissance; to promote the professional development of its members; and to preserve and foster the spirit, the traditions and solidarity of Armor and Cavalry in the Army and Marine Corps of the United States. You can learn more at cavalryandarmor.com.
Mission Essential Tasks:
- To promote the professional development of its members.
- To promote and facilitate the spirit and solidarity of Cavalry and Armor.
- To preserve the lineage and heritage of the Cavalry and Armor past, present, and future.
- To support the Cavalry and Heritage Foundation.
- To support the Chief of Armor and Cavalry & Armor Community.
About Wounded Warriors Family Support
Wounded Warriors Family Support is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support to the families of those who have been wounded, injured, or killed during combat operations. This organization is run by combat veterans for combat veterans. Rated a four-star nonprofit by Charity Navigator, Wounded Warriors Family Support aids veterans and their families in healing the wounds that medicine cannot. For more information about Wounded Warriors Family Support, visit wwfs.org.