[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT MICHAEL HUNTER

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2012

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Master Sergeant 
Michael S. Hunter of the 1st Special Forces Group from Joint Base 
Lewis-McChord, Washington, who has received the Silver Star and the 
Bronze Star with Valor. These medals were awarded by Major General 
Jeffrey Buchanan, I Corps Deputy Commanding General on September 12, 
2012.
  Master Sergeant Hunter performed many heroic acts during his 
deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He 
helped execute a joint raid with 28 Afghan commandos and three other 
American special operators. Master Sergeant Hunter put himself in 
danger to protect others and led the way for the U.S. and Afghan 
special operators. In June 2010, he delivered medical assistance to two 
injured soldiers during a long 16 hour firefight.
  His courageous actions earned him the Silver Star and Bronze Star 
with Valor. The Silver Star is the Nation's third highest medal for 
combat valor and ranked fifth in military awards. Master Sergeant 
Hunter's award is also the highest for combat valor that is not unique 
to a specific service branch.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize Master Sergeant 
Hunter for receiving the Silver Star and the Bronze Star. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in expressing our great appreciation for his 
dedication to protect and serve our country.

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