[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 24, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E953]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE NEVADA NATIONAL GUARD

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
of the Nevada National Guard, and I honor them today for their service 
to the State of Nevada and our Nation.
  The Nevada National Guard is comprised of 2,072 soldiers and 994 
airman totaling 3,066 members. The Nevada National Guard has 
participated in Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Noble 
Eagle. According to the Army National Guard's Bureau of Statistics, 
Nevada's contributions in support of these missions ranked among the 
top in the nation in overall percentages during 2003 and 2004. The 
following seven Units of the Nevada National Guard and Air National 
Guard have participated in the global war on terror: 1864th 
Transportation Company, Kuwait/Iraq; 1/221st Cavalry, Ft. Irwin, CA; D 
Company, 113th Aviation, Afghanistan; Detachment 45, OSA, Kuwait; 593 
Transportation Company, Iraq; 152nd Airlift Wing & 152nd Intelligence 
Sqdn, Iraq; 192nd Airlift Sqdn & 152nd Maintenance Sqdn, Puerto Rico.
  In addition to their national mission, the Nevada National Guard 
serves the State through a number of regional missions which include 
firefighting, security assistance, and natural disaster response. In 
August of 2005 the National Guard responded to Louisiana's call for 
help in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita by providing emergency 
management assistance, security, and evacuation assistance to the gulf 
coast region.
  The Nevada National Guard is a key player in Nevada's drug control 
and prevention efforts. By partnering with Federal, State, and local 
officials and providing intelligence gathering expertise, the Guard is 
helping Nevada communities win the war on drugs. Nevada's Guard 
continues to serve our Nation throughout the world in the global war on 
terror and is ready to respond at a moment's notice whenever needed.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and heartfelt gratitude that I 
salute the members of Nevada's National Guard and their families, and I 
honor them today for their service and dedication to our great Nation.

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