[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 10, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E344]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING THE VOLK FIELD COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER FOR 
       RECEIVING A 2009 AIR FORCE ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 2010

  Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
congratulate the Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center for 
receiving a 2009 United States Air Force Organizational Excellence 
Award. The National Air Force award recognizes the Western Wisconsin 
based Airmen to be among the top Air Force units in the nation.
  The Volk Field Unit Airmen have consistently demonstrated a high 
level of excellence and efficiency in their service to the Wisconsin 
Air National Guard. Volk Field is one of four Combat Readiness Training 
Centers in the nation and the only selected for this top Air Force 
Award in 2009.
  The citizen-Airmen at Volk Field provide an invaluable service to our 
nation in supporting the National Guard, the Reserve, and interagency 
training and operational needs. This award sets the Volk Field unit 
apart from similar units and congratulate them on this outstanding 
achievement.
  I commend the strong leadership of Volk Field's Combat Readiness 
Training Center Commander Colonel Gary Ebben and the great work of both 
the civilian staff and the men and women in his unit. I am proud to 
represent such dedicated and hardworking Wisconsin citizens committed 
to public service.
  The Volk Field unit exemplifies the great work ethic that 
characterizes the citizens of Western Wisconsin. I anticipate continued 
achievements from the Wisconsin Air National Guard units.

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