Johnson entered the U.S. Air Force in 1973, and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after a distinguished military career of more than 26 years. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Troy University in Troy, Alabama in 1979, and he earned his Master’s Degree from Georgia Tech in 1984. During his tenure in the U.S. Air Force, Johnson was recognized as a Distinguished Graduate from the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Squadron Officers School, and Air Command & Staff College. Bill is also a proud recipient of the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. As Director of the Air Force’s Chief Information Officer Staff at U.S. Special Operations Command, Johnson worked directly with senior congressional and Secretary of Defense representatives, as well as top leaders within the various U.S. intelligence communities, to ensure America’s Special Operations forces were adequately equipped to carry out critical national security missions.
As a father of four, and grandfather of six, there is no doubt in my mind that life begins at conception. As a member of the House Pro Life Caucus in Congress, I will always fight for the rights of the unborn.
I strongly oppose taxpayer dollars funding abortions, which is why I have voted for and co-sponsored legislation to defund Planned Parenthood and other entities that perform and support abortions. In addition, I have supported many pro-life bills including the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would prohibit the abortion of an unborn child that has surpassed 20 weeks gestation to ensure that a pain-capable child is not aborted.
I am proud to have a 100 percent pro-life voting record, and I will never relent in my commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans – both born and unborn.