[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 103 (Thursday, July 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1473]
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HONORING BRANDON J. McDANIEL FOR HIS NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT 
                                 MEDAL

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2004

  Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the honorable 
actions of Brandon J. McDaniel, for which he was duly awarded the Navy 
and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
  Corporal McDaniel received the award for superior performance of his 
duties as an avionics technician, Marine Attack Squadron 231, 
Detachment Bravo, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, on October 22, 2003. The 31st Marine 
Expeditionary Unit was tasked with providing defensive counter air 
support to Air Force One and the President of the United States during 
his October visit to Bali, Indonesia. After an AV-8B was forced to 
return to the ship due to a generator malfunction, Corporal McDaniel 
proactively removed key components from another AV-8B and when the 
disabled aircaft landed, he quickly removed the faulty components and 
reinstalled serviceable components, enabling the aircraft to be 
returned to the air within an hour.
  His quick thinking and sound decision-making directly contributed to 
the success of the mission and protection of the President during his 
Far East tour. Corporal McDaniel's initiative and selfless devotion to 
duty exhibited the highest standards of the Marine Corps and Navy.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Corporal Brandon McDaniel on his 
medal and commend him for his professional achievement and outstanding 
service to our Nation.

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