[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 126 (Tuesday, October 1, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9709-S9710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO TECHNICAL SERGEANT CAESAR KELLUM

 Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, it has come to my attention that 
Technical Sergeant Caesar Kellum has been recognized as one of 12 
Outstanding Airmen of the Year by the United States Air Force. 
Technical Sergeant Kellum is the noncommissioned officer in charge of 
the Airspace Division, Southeast Air Defense Sector, SEADS, Florida Air 
National Guard FLANG, Tyndall AFB, FL.
  Caesar has excelled as a member of the United States Air Force. For 
example, he maintained a 100 percent academic average on all written 
evaluations; unprecedented in his unit's history. Out of 36 weapons 
directors, he is the only one to earn an ``exceptionally qualified'' 
rating on back-to-back evaluations. Additionally, he is a key member of 
an evaluation team to assess operations control center's readiness to 
help detect and identify 800,000 aircraft annually.
  In addition to his excellent work with the U.S. Air Force, TSgt 
Kellum has exhibited a great deal of involvement within the local 
community. He orchestrated the sector's participation in the American 
Cancer Society's Annual Relay for Life event and served as team captain 
for the Millennium Cure Walkers. He raised $5,061,56 for the American 
Cancer Society, exceeding the goal by 237 percent. As a result of his 
performance, he was awarded the highly coveted ``Team Spirit'' award, 
which is extended to the team with the best overall effort and 
attitude.
  Caesar Kellum was raised in Athens, AL and, after graduating from 
West Limestone High School in Salem, AL, enlisted in the United States 
Air Force in August of 1990. Since arriving at Tyndall AFB, FL, 
Technical Sergeant Kellum has completed all the requirements and 
received his associate of science degree in Instructor of Technology 
from the Community College of the Air Force. Currently, he is in his 
junior year at the American Military University working on a bachelor 
of science degree in Management.
  SGT Kellum's military decorations include the Air Force Commendation 
Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal, Combat 
Readiness Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Organizational 
Excellence Award, Humanitarian Service Medal, National Defense Ribbon, 
Good Conduct Medal, and the Air Force Professional Military Education 
Graduate Ribbon.

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  TSgt Caesar Kellum deserves the thanks and praise of the nation that 
he continues to faithfully serve. I know the Members of the Senate will 
join me in wishing him and his wife Tiffiney Ann, also in the USAF, all 
the best in the years ahead. Well done, TSgt Kellum. You have made 
Alabama and America Proud.
  I had the pleasure recently to visit with Caesar and Tiffney. They 
are the very model of a couple that have given their lives to 
excellence in public service. I was inspired just talking to 
them.

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