[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E901]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     HONORING SERGEANT MAJOR BARBARA J. TITUS FROM THE U.S. MARINES

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 2004

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of myself, 
Congresswoman Capito and the entire Congressional Caucus for Women's 
Issues to recognize the 7th Annual Women in the Military Wreath Laying 
Ceremony hosted by the Caucus at Arlington National Cemetery. The 
purpose of this event is to honor our nation's servicewomen and female 
veterans for their courage and achievements, and to remember women who 
have died in service to the United States.
  Today, we have the opportunity to recognize five outstanding female 
servicewomen, one selected from each branch of the military. These 
women serve their respective branches with honor, dignity, and courage. 
These highly decorated leaders chose to defend our freedom and embody 
the spirit of those that served before them.
  From the U.S. Marine Corps, we will honor Sergeant Major Barbara J. 
Titus, who enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves on March 3, 1978, and 
graduated from the Women Recruit Training Command, Company ``L'' at 
Parris Island, South Carolina. She has distinguished herself through 
her commitment and dedication to the Marine Corps. Sergeant Titus 
reported on active duty to the Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron 90, 
Marine Air Traffic Support Group (MATSG) 90, Naval Air Station (NAS), 
in Millington, Tennessee. She successfully attended the Aviation 
Electronics and Air Traffic Control Maintenance Schools, where she 
dedicated her training to becoming an Air Traffic Control Navigational 
Aids Repairman.
  Among other achievements, Sergeant Titus has distinguished herself by 
her commitment to enhancing her education and training. She graduated 
from Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), 
Parris Island, South Carolina, where she quickly excelled from Drill 
Instructor to Senior Drill Instructor and ultimately Chief Drill 
Instructor. She returned to Millington, Tennessee in August of 1991 as 
an instructor at the Air Traffic Control Maintenance School, where she 
clearly demonstrated her leadership skills.
  Having served the U.S. Marine Corps in various capacities here in the 
U.S. as well as abroad in countries like Japan, Sergeant Major Barbara 
J. Titus continues to dedicate herself to the Marine Corps and to 
protecting our nation. She is an invaluable leader in the Marine Corps, 
and it is an honor for each member of the Congressional Caucus for 
Women's Issues to recognize the courage and commitment of Sergeant 
Titus and all women in the military.

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