[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 17 (Thursday, February 4, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  ACKNOWLEDGING CORPORAL PATRICK C. FIELDS FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 4, 2010

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I rise to acknowledge Corporal Patrick 
C. Fields for his outstanding service in the United States Marine Corps 
Reserve and his work in my DC office. In 2003, after playing football 
for the Ducks, Corporal Fields graduated from the University of Oregon 
with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. In 2005, he enlisted 
in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and after graduating Recruit 
Training, and Marine Combat Training Patrick joined the 3rd Civil 
Affairs Group, Camp Pendleton, California to work as a Field Radio 
Operator.
  In 2006, Corporal Fields was assigned to Detachment One, Team Two and 
deployed to Al Anbar Province, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi 
Freedom as a Radio Operator and a Civil Affairs Non-Commissioned 
Officer, and became Team Chief for Det One Team 2-2 in the City of 
Karabilah.
  After returning from Iraq, Cpl. Fields deployed in support of Cobra 
Gold in 2007 (Thailand), MedFlag in 2008 (Republic of Mali), and 
Balikatan in 2009 (Philippines). He served in a variety of billets 
ranging from Radio Operator to Civil Affairs Team Chief during that 
time and worked with various foreign and U.S. forces and agencies 
related to the civil affairs mission.
  Cpl. Fields was promoted to his present rank in October of 2008, and 
maintains the billet of Civil Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer. His 
personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement 
Medal and the Army Achievement Medal. In his civilian occupation, Cpl. 
Fields was a Field Engineer for ARB Inc., a heavy industrial 
construction firm that specializes in power plant, refinery and 
pipeline construction.
  Corporal Fields did all of this before coming to Washington, DC to 
work in my office during the fall/winter of 2009. From day one, Patrick 
developed a great rapport with the rest of the staff and all 
constituents who came in the door or who he spoke to on the phone. His 
positive attitude and friendly personality made him a favorite tour 
guide and great addition to the office.
  Cpl. Fields is now scheduled to be mobilized in support of Operation 
Enduring Freedom with eventual deployment to the Afghan Theater of 
Operations. I appreciate his brave service in defense of our freedom 
and wish him the best and continued safety in his next assignment.

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