After completing his training, he graduated with distinguished honor from class number 88-11 and worked in the Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR) in his home state of Utah as well as in Texas and Alabama flying Scout Helicopters and then ultimately, Apache Attack Helicopters, 211th Aviation Group (ATTACK).A brain injury while on active duty cut short his helicopter pilot career. In 1995 he officially retired from his military career.
He now runs APOCG Supply, a service disabled veteran owned company, and he is a distributor of Off the Wall Products’ safety and security equipment. His products include DoS K12-rated vehicle bollards and K12 active barriers, as well as an extensive line of water-filled barriers for military use. Mr. Johnson brings an assured familiarity with the needs of his former colleagues and the assurance of quality safety and security products.
From Joe: The reason I’m doing this ride, is to get vets like myself out there riding. There is no better therapy than exercise! I want no attention or acclaim for myself, but to use the power of example to get the word out that there are options. As an avid cyclist before my disability, it was one of the things that made a huge impact in my life, when I realized I could no longer do it. I sat on my ass for 13 years yearning to ride, but not knowing the options or resources that are available. It’s not easy to ride when you are paralyzed on one side, but that is the challenge/reward of cycling that keeps me going.
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