[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 21, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S6276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RETIREMENT OF AIR FORCE CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT GERALD R. MURRAY

 Mrs. DOLE. Mr. President, I am honored to recognize Chief 
Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray on the occasion of 
his retirement from the Air Force after 29 years of faithful and 
selfless service.
  Chief Murray grew up in Boiling Springs, NC, and entered the Air 
Force in October 1977. His background includes various duties in 
aircraft maintenance, and as a command chief master sergeant at wing, 
numbered Air Force, and major command levels. He served this great 
Nation in assignments in the States of Texas, Florida, South Carolina, 
Washington, Hawaii, Washington, DC, and also served overseas in Turkey, 
Japan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia in support of operations Desert Storm 
and Southern Watch.
  As the 14th Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest 
noncommissioned officer position, Gerald R. Murray represents the 
highest enlisted level of leadership within the Air Force. He provided 
direction for the enlisted corps and represented their interests to the 
American public and to those in all levels of Government. He served as 
the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air 
Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and 
proper utilization and progress of the enlisted force.
  Chief Murray served our country with great responsibility, 
dedication, loyalty, and integrity. I know my Senate colleagues join me 
in congratulating him on his retirement, and I am proud to publicly 
commend him on a truly remarkable and distinguished career. I wish him 
every success in the years to come.

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