[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MAJOR CAMILLE MACK

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                           HON. LARRY KISSELL

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 6, 2011

  Mr. KISSELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and pay tribute 
to Major Camille Mack, United States Army, on the occasion of her 
departure from the Army House Liaison Office to pursue a Master's 
Degree in Strategic Intelligence from the National Defense Institute at 
Bolling Air Force Base. I, and many other members of this chamber, have 
had the pleasure of working with her over the past three years as she 
served as a part of the U.S. Army Office of Legislative Affairs and as 
a Liaison Officer in the Army Liaison Office in the U.S. House of 
Representatives. Major Mack served in my personal office and was an 
essential part of my staff during that time.
  In 1999, after completing Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning 
Georgia, Major Mack was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Signal 
Corps Branch.
  Major Mack's initial assignment was to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 
where she served as a Psychological Operations Platoon Leader and 
Company Executive Officer in 4th Psychological Operations Group. She 
deployed on two consecutive tours in Iraq in support of 1st Marine 
Expeditionary Force and 3rd Psychological Operations Battalion.
  For 22 months, Major Mack commanded the 45th Sustainment Brigade 
stationed in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. While in command, her unit was 
dispersed to three locations throughout Iraq. Upon her return to the 
United States, Major Mack served on division staff as the network 
operations Officer in Charge (OIC) and then later was selected as a 
Congressional Fellow and served a year in my personal office. During 
her time as a Fellow in my office, Major Mack showed great leadership 
and dedication; the very qualities that have helped her make this 
chamber, our U.S. Army and our nation a better place. She embodies the 
very core values of our armed services. I was honored to have her 
become such an integral and important part of our team.
  Following her fellowship in the House of Representatives, Major Mack 
was assigned to the Army House Liaison Office. I have come to know 
Major Mack well during her assignment to the House of Representatives 
through her time working as a fellow in my Washington D.C. Office and 
as a regional liaison in the Army House Liaison Office. She has never 
failed to impress me with her energy and dedication to Soldiers, their 
families, and the United States Army. She is a superb representative of 
Army values.
  Camille's personal contribution to our nation on behalf of not only 
the United States Army but also all of our armed services represents 
the finest of our military professionals. Camille's service is a 
remarkable example of patriotic and selfless service.
  It is my great honor to congratulate Major Camille Mack on her 
service to the Army and our Nation and I ask my colleagues to join me 
in recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of this Soldier, 
citizen, and friend.

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