[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 22, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E52]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MSGT. JASON BILLIOT

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 22, 2008

  Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to MSgt. Jason 
Billiot, as he retires from the United States Air Force. MSgt. Jason 
Billiot entered the Air Force in 1988. After completing Basic Training 
at Lackland AFB, TX, AB Billiot went to Chanute AFB, IL to be trained 
as a Special Vehicle Mechanic. After completion of tech school he was 
assigned to the 363rd Transportation Squadron, Shaw AFB, SC. While at 
Shaw AFB he not only honed his skills on Firefighting and Refueling 
Equipment, but also attended Airmen Leadership School.
  In 1994, after five years at Shaw, SRA Billiot got his first 
assignment to the 345th Training Squadron at Lackland AFB. He completed 
ASE requirements for master medium/heavy truck technician and was also 
awarded his CCAF degree in vehicle maintenance. Two years later, as a 
result of BRAC realignment, the school house was moved to the Naval 
Construction Training Center in Port Hueneme, California.
  While in California, Sgt Billiot performed duties as MTT instructor, 
world training instructor, special vehicle instructor, and aircraft 
refueling vehicle instructor supervisor. In 1999, Sgt Billiot and his 
wife, Jeanne, received the blessing of the birth of their daughter, 
Elizabeth. In 2000, Sgt Billiot received his orders for the 354th 
Transportation Squadron Eielson AFB, Alaska.
  While in Alaska, Sgt Billiot was supervising and running shops such 
as NCOIC of customer service, NCOIC of special purpose vehicle element, 
and superintendent of the dispensing element. He also attended the NCO 
Academy at Elmendorf AFB. In 2003, MSgt. Billiot was again assigned to 
the school house in Port Hueneme, CA. As Master Sergeant, Billiot took 
leadership roles as diesel phase head, gas phase head, interservice 
mechanic curriculum developer and skills knowledge test author. MSgt. 
Billiot finishes out an outstanding and eventful career after 20 years 
of faithful service to his country as interservice mechanic school 
superintendent.
  It is my pleasure to recognize the character and dedication of MSgt. 
Billiot upon his retirement.

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