[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 97 (Wednesday, July 14, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1367]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO MSGT BENJAMIN R. McCLELLAN

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 2004

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this opportunity to pay tribute 
to Master Sergeant Benjamin R. McClellan upon his retirement from the 
United States Air Force.
  MSGT McClellan has served our Nation with honor and distinction for 
over 20 years, and his performance throughout his career has been 
characterized by the highest standards of professional ethics and 
commitment. He entered into the United States Air Force in December of 
1983, and attended his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, TX. 
He has served our country in many capacities through the years but has 
finished his career as the NCOIC of Wing Protocol for the 509th Bomb 
Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, MO.
  MSGT Benjamin McClellan graduated summa cum laude from Friends 
University in Wichita, KS, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 
Organizational Management and Leadership. He is currently completing 
his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, 
Kansas City, MO.
  MSGT McClellan's awards include the Air Force Meritorious Medal with 
one oak leaf cluster, the Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak 
leaf clusters, the Air Force Achievement Medal with three oak leaf 
clusters, the Good Conduct Medal with five oak leaf clusters, the 
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and the National Defense 
Service Medal.
  Mr. Speaker, I am certain that my colleagues will join me in wishing 
MSGT McClellan all the best. We thank him for over 20 years of service 
to the United States of America.

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