[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 12, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E10]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT DAVID R. NORDEL OUTSTANDING SERVICE AT FAIRCHILD 
                             AIR FORCE BASE

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 12, 2010

  Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
United States Air Force Chief Master Sergeant David R. Nordel for his 
outstanding service while stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base.
  Chief Nordel was assigned to serve as Chief Master Sergeant of the 
92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington in 
July 2008. He serves as the senior enlisted advisor to five group 
commanders and 16 squadron commanders concerning the force management 
and combat readiness of over 1,900 Airmen.
  During his time at Fairchild Air Force Base, he has improved the 
overall well-being and morale of Airmen. Chief Nordel has worked hard 
for the Airmen at Fairchild by holding the first-ever Single Airman's 
Summit. In addition, he played a key roll in working with the 
Department of Defense and Congress to secure funding for a physical 
training center which will improve quality of life for installation's 
Airmen and provides a means to repair a snow damaged structure. 
Finally, Chief Nordel has helped pave the way for a successful BRAC 
mandated Total Force Integration initiatives between the 92nd Air 
Refueling Wing and the 141st Washington Air National Guard.
  Madam Speaker, Chief Master Sergeant David R. Nordel's selfless 
dedication to his country is honorable and worthy of recognition. I 
thank Chief Nordel, his wife Pat, and their two children Dave and 
Dominic. They are a true Air Force Family and I salute the entire 
family for their continued commitment, sacrifice, and contribution to 
this great Nation. I wish Chief Nordel and his family great success as 
they continue their Air Force journey. They will all truly be missed at 
Fairchild Air Force Base.

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