[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 161 (Thursday, December 13, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S8037]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TRIBUTE TO 405TH CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to welcome home some of our
Nation's greatest servicemembers. This weekend, 29 soldiers from the
great State of Nevada will be reunited with their families and loved
ones after a grueling 9-month tour in Afghanistan. They have served our
country with honor, and I am proud to welcome them home to the Silver
State.
Nevada is grateful to these soldiers for their unwavering commitment
to America. I want to thank them for fighting bravely for this Nation.
I am humbled for their service to our country, and it is a privilege to
help welcome them home.
Earlier this year, the North Las Vegas-based Army Reserve Delta
Company, 405th Civil Affairs Battalion was deployed to fight the war in
Afghanistan. Each and every day of their tour, this company faced
dangerous situations in order to our protect freedom and democracy.
Participating in missions to some of the most volatile provinces of
eastern Afghanistan, they encountered deadly firefights and roadside
bombs. This company's courageous acts have been awarded with 5 Purple
Heart medals, 18 Army Commendation medals, and 7 Bronze Star medals for
meritorious service. These decorated soldiers have made significant
sacrifices for our country, and I am so grateful they have the
opportunity to return home to their families.
The brave men and women in our Armed Forces have made grave
sacrifices on behalf of our Nation and we owe them a debt of gratitude.
The families of our troops also deserve our heartfelt appreciation for
their unwavering strength and support.
I wish these soldiers a joyful homecoming this weekend and happy
holiday season with their loved ones. I ask my colleagues to join me
today in honoring this company for their service to our country.
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