[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 54 (Thursday, March 23, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E677]
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               TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CAPT. MARK P. McCARTHY

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 1995
  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to pay tribute to a member of 
the U.S. Air Force 510th Fighter Squadron, Capt. Mark P. McCarthy, who 
died while participating in aerial combat maneuvers over the Adriatic 
Sea on January 26, 1995, Captain McCarthy was a devoted aviator who 
faithfully served the Air Force and his country.
  Hand-picked to assist the 510th Fighter Squadron as assistant 
operations officer, Captain McCarthy displayed leadership qualities 
which earned him the utmost respect as an aviator. In addition, his 
superb instructional abilities led to the squadron's 100-percent 
success rate supporting U.N. resolutions by enforcing the no-fly zone 
over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  Captain McCarthy's commendable military record is reflected through 
his abundant accomplishments. He was named distinguished graduate at 
the pilot instructor course, AT-38 Fighter lead in, F-16 RTU, and 
Squadron Officer School, and Squadron Top Gun on many occasions. In 
addition, he was twice named Air Training Command Professional 
Performer. His decorations include the Air Medal with one oak leaf 
cluster, Aerial Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster, 
Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Combat 
Readiness Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Southwest Asia 
Service Medal with one devise.
  I know that the Members of this body join me in sending the deepest 
sympathy to Captain McCarthy's entire family. A devoted husband and 
father, he is survived by his wife Patricia, his three children, Bryan, 
David, and Christina, his parents, General and Mrs. McCarthy, his 
sisters, Kathleen, Susan, and Ann, his brother Michael, and Patricia's 
parents, Colonel and Mrs. Harry MacGregor.


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