[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 83 (Thursday, June 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1321]
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             TRIBUTE TO MASTER SERGEANT. DOUGLAS A. RUSTAN

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2009

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize MSG Douglas A. 
Rustan of Ayrshire, Iowa, as a recipient of a Bronze Star Medal for 
heroic achievement during combat operations in support of Operation 
Iraqi Freedom. The Bronze Star is the fourth highest award that the 
Department of Defense gives for bravery, heroism, and meritorious 
service.
  Master Sergeant. Rustan earned the Bronze Star while serving at an 
overseas forward operating base. Master Sergeant. Rustin, a 1982 
graduate of Ayrshire High School, is a senior intelligence analyst with 
20 years of military service and is assigned to the 70th Intelligence 
Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, Fort Meade, Laurel, Maryland.
  I commend MSG Douglas A. Rustan's courageousness and service to our 
great nation. His sacrifices go above and beyond what we are asked of 
as citizens of this nation. I am honored to represent Master Sergeant. 
Rustan in the United States Congress and I know that all of the members 
of this body join me in thanking him for his service to this great 
nation and wishing him the best in his future service.

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