PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. — A retired Marine sergeant and former Ozaukee County Sheriff is continuing his decades-long commitment to serving his community this Veterans Day.

Jim Johnson, who graduated from Port Washington High School before enlisting in the military at 17, has built a remarkable career spanning multiple tours of duty and three decades in local law enforcement.

Former Ozaukee County Sheriff shares his story of service

On Veterans Day, Johnson reflected on his ongoing mission to support fellow veterans and his community.

"Discipline gets you a long way down the road," Johnson said. "It has taught me to never give up, to always try, and to do the right thing for the right reasons."

Johnson's family has deep roots in Port Washington, having migrated to the area in 1855. After

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