[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 167 (Thursday, December 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2169]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING MAJOR GENERAL MATTHEW KAMBIC

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                           HON. STEVE AUSTRIA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 16, 2010

  Mr. AUSTRIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Major General 
Matthew Kambic for his service to the State of Ohio and our nation on 
the occasion of his retirement.
  It is an honor to join the people of Ohio's 7th Congressional 
District in congratulating General Kambic upon his retirement as the 
Assistant Adjutant General for the Ohio Army National Guard for the 
State of Ohio.
  Showing exemplary leadership, he has commanded at many levels 
including the detachment, troop, battalion and brigade levels. As 
Assistant Adjutant General for Army he worked to support Ohio's Army 
National Guard by overseeing the readiness of over 11,000 service 
members and creating administrative policies and priorities.
  General Kambic has a distinguished military background. Prior to 
joining the Ohio National Guard, he served in the U.S. Army, 66th Armor 
Battalion, 2nd Armored Division for four years achieving the rank of 
Sergeant.
  He joined the Ohio National Guard while attending Youngstown State 
University and was commissioned as an armor officer in 1981. In his 
career, General Kambic also earned his Master of Science in 
Administration from Central Michigan University.
  Previous to his role as Assistant Adjutant General, he served as the 
Chief of Staff at Joint Force Headquarters, Deputy Chief of Staff for 
Operations and Plans at Joint Force Headquarters, and Commander of the 
37th Armored Brigade.
  General Kambic holds many awards and distinctions including the 
Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf 
clusters, and the Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters.
  For his many years of dedication to the State of Ohio and to this 
nation, I again join the people of Ohio's 7th Congressional District in 
extending our best wishes upon his retirement and wish him success in 
all his future endeavors.

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