[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 181 (Monday, December 14, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S8624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT T. HERBERT

  Mr. REID. Madam President, on a note that I feel important to make 
for my staff and me, it is important to recognize the accomplishments 
of everyone here in Washington, here on Capitol Hill, here in the 
Senate; it is important to recognize the accomplishments of our staff. 
We have such remarkably dedicated people. I am so proud of my staff. 
They have worked this past week tirelessly.
  I want to talk today, though, about just one of those who has worked 
for me. His name is BG Robert T. Herbert. He came to me as a 
congressional fellow two decades ago, and he never left. He was so 
good. This month marks the 40th year of General Herbert's service in 
the United States Armed Forces. In 1975, he joined the Army and 
embarked on a remarkable military career. He grew up in a military 
family and always dreamed of becoming a military aviator. He made that 
dream a reality, logging over 7,000 flight hours in all different kinds 
of aircraft--fixed-wing and rotary--spending time in virtually every 
aircraft within the United States Army inventory.
  As with all pilots, as they get a little older and have different 
assignments, they just can't stand the fact that they can't fly as they 
used to. So he no longer spends his days in the cockpit when he does 
his duties at the National Guard. He is Special Assistant to the Chief 
of the National Guard Bureau for National Security Policy here in 
Washington. He previously worked as Nevada's assistant adjunct general.
  I am grateful for Bob's service to our Nation. A 40-year military 
career is an incredible achievement. But I am also thankful for his 
work here in the Senate. He has been a tireless worker for the people 
of Nevada and for the country.
  Congratulations to BG Robert T. Herbert on this important milestone, 
and I look forward to his many other accomplishments as Bob's 
illustrious career continues.
  Would the Presiding Officer announce to the Senate what we are going 
to be doing the rest of the day.

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