[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 8, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1042]
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      A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD'S 1483RD 
         TRANSPORTATION COMPANY UPON ITS RETURN FROM DEPLOYMENT

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2010

  Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is with a great deal of pride that I 
rise to pay a very special tribute to a brave group of individuals fro 
Ohio. The 1483rd Transportation Company is celebrating its return from 
service in the theater of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the broader 
conflict of America's Global War on Terror.
  There is no question the Ohio National Guard is one of the 
fundamental military components of our country. Over its brief but 
active course of service to our great nation, the Ohio Army National 
Guard's 1483rd Transportation Company has demonstrated its commitment 
to the cause of freedom. These soldiers have contributed to the long 
history of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps, dating back to 1942.
  This Walbridge, Ohio-based Guard unit travelled over 325,000 miles, 
carrying with it almost 33,000 tons of equipment in support of 
America's efforts in Iraq. These soldiers conducted nearly 150 combat 
patrols, five vehicle recovery operations and a humanitarian mission 
where educational materials were shipped abroad. The 1483rd 
Transportation Company also moved over 400 Mine Resistant Ambush 
Protected vehicles, nearly 150 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M1 Abrams 
tanks, and also helped in the U.S. military drawdown initiative in 
Iraq.
  The 1483rd Transportation Company is deserving of the greatest 
respect and our highest honor. These individuals have not only ably and 
faithfully served our great nation in the theater of war, but have 
selflessly supported humanitarian efforts in the wake of Hurricanes 
Katrina and Gustav. Surely, America's safety and wellbeing have been 
strengthened by its steadfast service.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special 
tribute to the Ohio Army National Guard's 1483rd Transportation 
Company. America is well served by dedicated service men and women who 
have gone above and beyond the call of duty to protect our beloved 
nation. On behalf of the people of the Fifth Congressional District of 
Ohio, I am proud to recognize these citizen soldiers upon their return 
from serving America's interests in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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