[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 77 (Wednesday, May 21, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E795]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT DOROTHY HOLMES

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2014

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor 
Chief Master Sergeant Dorothy Holmes for her service to our country.
   Chief Holmes served in the United States Air Force from May 1949 to 
May 1979. During her distinguished career, she was assigned to numerous 
locations worldwide, including Europe, Puerto Rico, two tours in Asia 
and several posts throughout the United States. Chief Holmes was 
assigned to the United States Air Force Academy in 1976, specifically 
to serve as a role model and mentor for the first class of female 
cadets. She distinguished herself by being the first female Chief 
Master Sergeant assigned to the Air Force Academy.
   Chief Holmes was the first African American woman in the United 
States Air Force to achieve the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, and she 
was the first woman to retire with 30 years continuous service.
   Through her courageous service, Chief Holmes charted the path for 
future generations of women to serve in the military. I extend my 
deepest appreciation to Chief Master Sergeant Dorothy Holmes for her 
dedication, integrity and outstanding service to the United States of 
America.

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