Full Name:
John R. Bering
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Valerie; 1 Child: Stephanie-Anna
Birth Date:
03/06/1959
Birth Place:
Melbourne, FL
Home City:
Jeanerette, LA
Religion:
Lutheran
Attending, Pro-Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, present
Attended, Political Science, Georgia Military College
Candidate, Louisiana House of Representatives, District 49, 2011, 2015
No caucus information on file.
Pilot, Bristow United States, 1997-present
Former Helicopter Pilot, Air Logistics
Chief Warrant Officer, United States Army, 1980-1997
Pilot, United States Army, 1989-1997
Cavalry Scout, United States Army, 1980-1989
Life Member, National Rifle Association, 2010-present
Member, Professional Helicopter Pilots Association, 2002-present
Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, 2001-present
Life Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), 1995-present
Member, Office & Professional Employees International Union, Local 107, present
Member, A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E), 2015
Member, Patriot Guard Riders, 2014
Life Member, Disabled American Veterans, 2011
Life Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), 2002
Awards:
Senior Army Aviator Badge;
Meritorious Service Medal;
Air Medal;
Joint Service Commendation Medal;
3 Army Commendation Medals;
Army Achievement Medal;
2 Good Conduct Medals;
2 Southwest Asia Service Medals;
2 Multinational Force and Observers Medals;
National Defense Medal;
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait);
Liberation of Kuwait Medal (Saudi Arabia);
2 Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons;
6 Overseas Service Ribbons;
Army Service Ribbon;
German Infantry Service Badge (Gold);
German Marksmanship Badge (Silver);
Louisiana Honor Medal
Current Car:
F250
Father's Name:
Joe
Favorite Book:
Bible
Favorite Quote:
"...with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."
The Declaration of Independence, 1776.
Favorite Sport:
Football
Favorite TV Shows:
Fox News
Favorite Websites:
www.johnbering.com
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Motorcycles, Shooting, Traveling, Yard Work, Reading and Cigars.
Mother's Name:
Alice
Pets (include names):
Two dogs and two cats
Priority Issues:
Education;
Taxes;
Hurricane Protection System
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
To Defend my State and Country