[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E4]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR RONALD T. 
                               RILING II

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                             HON. MO BROOKS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 7, 2014

  Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor Command 
Sergeant Major Ronald T. Riling II, the 14th Command Sergeant Major of 
the U.S. Army Materiel Command, on the occasion of his retirement 
following 31 years of exemplary service to the United States Army. He 
is one of only four Command Sergeants Major of Four Star Commands in 
the United States Army.
   Command Sergeant Major Riling began his Army career in February 1983 
as a 19D Cavalry Scout, completing his One Station Unit Training at 
Fort Knox, KY and will conclude his career as the personal advisor to 
the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Materiel Command on all 
enlisted-related matters; primarily focusing on the quality of life for 
Soldiers, Civilians and Families across the command; and Command 
Sergeant Major Riling has performed admirably and honorably at home and 
abroad.
   His career achievements include three successful combat tours, two 
in Iraq and one in Haiti. CSM Riling's awards and decorations include 
the Silver Star, Legion of Merit (2nd OLC), Bronze Star (1st OLC), 
Meritorious Service Medal (Silver OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3rd 
OLC), Army Achievement Medal (4th OLC), and many other awards; and as 
Command Sergeant Major Riling's career winds down, he will be 
remembered for many of his attributes--strength of character, steadfast 
courage and superior and compassionate leadership. He will also be 
remembered and admired for being a ``Soldier's Soldier".
   As Command Sergeant Major Riling and his wife, Melinda, begin the 
next phase of their lives, I am pleased that they are retiring in my 
Congressional district. I want to express the warmest regards and 
heartfelt gratitude of the Nation for all that they have done and all 
that the Riling family has sacrificed to support the defense of the 
United States of America.
   On behalf of all those touched by his service, we wish Command 
Sergeant Major Riling good luck, good ground, and Godspeed. Army 
Strong!

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