[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 53 (Thursday, April 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E549]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  MARINE HEAVY HELICOPTER SQUADRON 772 RESERVE FAMILY READINESS AWARD

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                        HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 2010

  Ms. SCHWARTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Marine Heavy 
Helicopter Squadron 772 based at Naval Air Station Willow Grove, 
Pennsylvania, for being selected as the 2009 Marine Forces Reserve 
winner of the Department of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award. 
Their honor, courage and commitment to our nation and those that serve 
in defense of it, unquestionably helps to ensure the safety of America 
and the entire world.
  Activated in April 1958, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 has a 
proud history of serving our country with great distinction. 
Courageously serving in the Republic of Vietnam, Operation Desert 
Storm, Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation 
Iraqi Freedom, as well as numerous humanitarian relief operations, they 
have acted with honor and distinction whenever called upon. Today, the 
squadron continues to build upon this legacy, earning formal 
commendation for their robust family readiness program.
  Improved family readiness programs aid Guard and Reserve families 
readiness when called up for active duty. In 2000, the Department of 
Defense established the Reserve Family Readiness Awards Program to 
formally recognize the National Guard and Reserve units with the finest 
family support programs.
  The Unit Family Readiness Program of the Marine Heavy Helicopter 
Squadron 772 has distinguished itself as an exemplary support program. 
They have earned this award through their development of seamless, 
integrated readiness and support programs, in combination with their 
ability to provide resource information, training, and support services 
for family members. These programs play a vital role in supporting our 
nation's service members during a critical time.
  Madam Speaker, I thank and congratulate the members of Marine Heavy 
Helicopter Squadron 772 for their honor, courage and commitment. I ask 
that my colleagues join me in celebrating this award and wishing these 
dedicated Marines continued success in their efforts to enhance our 
nation's military personnel and family readiness.

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