[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE MILITARY SERVICE OF MAJOR ALBERT F. CORCHUELO

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 14, 2010

  Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the military 
service of Major Albert F. Corchuelo on the occasion of his retirement 
from the United States Marine Corps. I commend Major Corchuelo's career 
and offer my sincerest thanks for his more than 20 years of dedicated 
service in protecting our nation.
  Beginning his career with an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, 
Major Corchuelo's graduation was followed by his commissioning as a 
Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. His first assignment 
included serving as an Air Defense Control Officer in Cherry Point, 
North Carolina and was subsequently hand selected to apply his skills 
as a Spanish linguist as a liaison in support of counter-narcotics 
operations in Barranquilla, Columbia.
  In 1992, Major Corchuelo was selected to train and was designated as 
a Naval Aviator in Pensacola, Florida where he was promoted to Captain 
during flight training. Upon receiving his Naval Aviator wings, he was 
assigned to HMT-302 in Tustin, California, followed by HMH-462 where he 
deployed with 15th and 13th MEU. During his tour he served as Pilot 
Training Officer, Assistant Logistics Officer, Tactics Officer, 
Administration Officer, and Legal Officer. Throughout the course of 
these numerous duties, Major Corchuelo also participated in Exercise 
Hunter Warrior as part of the Commandant's Advanced Warfighting 
Experiment.
  In 1998, Major Corchuelo graduated from Amphibious Warfare School and 
served as the Executive Officer (XO) for the Training and Education 
Company at Headquarters and Service Battalion. Soon after this term, 
Major Corchuelo joined the Selected Marine Corps Reserve in 2001. Just 
one year later he accepted orders to the Active Reserves as the 
Assistant Operations Officer which deployed shortly thereafter.
  With distinguished tours of duty in Kosovo, Djibouti, and the Persian 
Gulf for Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, Major 
Corchuelo's tenure in the Marine Corps is certainly worthy of 
commendation. In 2004 he transitioned to Camp Pendleton where he served 
as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC), then as the Reserve Officer Recruiter 
for the West Coast for the next three years. In 2008 he operated as the 
OIC for Prior Service Recruiting while earning a Master of Science 
Degree in Information and Telecommunications Systems Management. On 
July 9, 2010, Major Corchuelo finished out his extensive military 
career as the Executive Officer for Reserve Site Support Del Mar at 
Camp Pendleton, California.
  Major Corchuelo distinguished himself by extraordinary acts of 
leadership time and again. Among his many accomplishments, Major 
Corchuelo's decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation 
Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit 
Citation, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit Citation (5), 
Meritorious Unit Citation (3), National Defense Medal (2), Armed Forces 
Expeditionary Medal (3), Kosovo Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, 
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, 
Recruiting Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the NATO Kosovo 
Medal.
  These recognitions are a true testament, among other things, of Major 
Corchuelo's great dedication, leadership and commitment to our country.
  I offer Major Corchuelo my warmest congratulations and may he enjoy a 
rich and rewarding retirement with his wife Peggy and his two children, 
Daniel and Brian.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to please join me in honoring all the brave 
men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, and 
the admirable service of Major Albert Corchuelo.

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