[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 121 (Tuesday, September 11, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H5773]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              WELCOMING HOME SERGEANT MAJOR MARVIN L. HILL

  (Mr. COHEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, as we commemorate the 11th anniversary of 
the attacks on our country, we should recognize the men and women who 
have fought so bravely for our country over the last decade.
  This weekend, I had the honor of holding a welcome home ceremony in 
my office for Sergeant Major Marvin L. Hill. Sergeant Major Hill 
enlisted in the Army on January 18, 1978, and served this country in a 
wide variety of roles for 35 years. Most recently, he was selected by 
General David Petraeus to serve as Command Senior Enlisted Leader for 
the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and United States 
forces in Afghanistan--a great honor and a very important job.
  Command Sergeant Major Hill's numerous awards and decorations include 
the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Joint 
Service Commendation Medal for Valor, among many others.
  Our city is proud of Sergeant Major Hill and all the men and women 
who serve in our Armed Forces. I want to particularly express 
appreciation for all the noncommissioned officers who put their lives 
on the line every day and defend this Nation.
  As we bring the operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to an end, I look 
forward to welcoming home all of our brave men and women serving to 
protect our freedoms.

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