[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 76 (Thursday, May 8, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S3974]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT GLENN FREEMAN

 Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, today I wish to praise CMSgt Glenn 
Freeman, U.S. Air Force, Retired, of Omaha, who was honored on April 26 
by the National Guard Association of Nebraska with the Distinguished 
Service Award. Chief Freeman has worked in my Omaha office as senior 
aide for military and veterans affairs, assisting servicemembers and 
their families, for the past 11 years. He is receiving the award in 
recognition of his dedicated service to the Nebraska National Guard.
  Glenn has served the State of Nebraska and our country in a manner 
that deserves high recognition and our deepest respect. He is a friend 
and has been invaluable to my office. Over the last 11 years, Glenn has 
helped thousands of Nebraska's military families with casework and 
veterans issues. Glenn is an American role model.
  Chief Freeman, originally from Washington, DC, served in the Air 
Force for 30 years, retiring in 1985. His decorations include the 
Bronze Star Medal, three Meritorious Service Medals, four Air Force 
Commendation medals, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 
Combat V, Valor--Device. Chief Freeman served tours in Vietnam, 
Thailand, Guam, Newfoundland, Korea, Japan, and the Republic of the 
Philippines.
  Prior to joining my staff, Chief Freeman was hospital service 
coordinator for disabled American veterans. As a senior aide to me, he 
continues to work closely with veterans service organizations while 
assisting veterans and military families across Nebraska.
  Chief Freeman has served as president of the Omaha Chapter Freedoms 
Foundation at Valley Forge, a non-profit organization which seeks to 
preserve American ideals and principles by helping students become 
responsible and active citizens. He has additionally served on the 
Omaha Civil Rights Advisory Committee and as chairman of the Douglas 
County Republican Party and the Republican Forum. He delivers college 
lectures across Nebraska as a recognized scholar on the American 
political process and the U.S. Constitution.

                          ____________________