[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 24 (Monday, February 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E189]
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                      HONORING GEORGE PHIL WRIGHT

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                          HON. JASON T. SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 10, 2014

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. George 
Phil Wright of Rolla, Missouri for his years of exemplary service to 
his country through the United States Air Force. Mr. Wright's career as 
meteorological technician first began when he entered the Air Force as 
a weather apprentice in 1964. His active military service includes 
assignments in Illinois, Missouri, South Carolina and Turkey. Mr. 
Wright was a distinguished airman earning several awards including the 
Air Force Good Conduct Medal and Air Force Expert Marksman Ribbon. He 
also completed the Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership School at 
McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey.
  After ten years of active military service, Staff Sergeant Wright 
separated from the Air Force and was hired as a civil service weather 
observer at McEntire Air Force National Guard Base, South Carolina. He 
was later promoted to his most current position at Fort Leonard Wood in 
Missouri. At Fort Leonard he manages three weather technicians and 
provides weather support to 4th MEB, 1st of the 106th Air Assault 
Company, U.S. Army Engineer School, Military Police School, and the 
U.S. Army CBRN School. Mr. Wright has earned many awards and accolades 
during his time serving as a weather observer. On May 15, 2014 Mr. 
Wright will have completed 50 years of service to the United States Air 
Force Service. It is my pleasure to recognize his efforts and 
achievements before the House of Representatives.

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