[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 141 (Thursday, October 10, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1476]
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 IN MEMORY OF FIRST LIEUTENANT JENNIFER MORENO AND HER SERVICE TO OUR 
                                COUNTRY

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                            HON. JUAN VARGAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2013

  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of First Lieutenant 
Jennifer Moreno who died on October 6, 2013 in Kandahar Province, 
Afghanistan. Lieutenant Moreno died of injuries sustained when an 
improvised explosive device detonated near her dismounted patrol. 
Lieutenant Moreno was a member of the Cultural Support Team supporting 
a Joint Special Operations Task Force for the U.S. Army Special 
Operations Command. Born and raised in San Diego, Lieutenant Moreno 
graduated from San Diego High School and went on to receive a bachelor 
degree in Nursing from the University of San Francisco. She was 
commissioned to the U.S. Army as a Nurse Corps Officer where she served 
as a Clinical Staff Nurse on a medical surgical unit. The Commander of 
the Ranger battalion, Lt. Col Patrick Ellis, said: ``She was a talented 
member of our team who lost her life while serving her country in one 
of the most dangerous environments in the world. Her bravery and self-
sacrifice were in keeping with the highest traditions of the 75th 
Ranger Regiment.'' Her awards and decorations are numerous, including 
being awarded the Bronze Star posthumously. Mr. Speaker, I know we all 
extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends who have 
suffered this tragic loss. Her loved ones will continue to be in our 
thoughts and prayers.

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