[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MASTER-AT-ARMS 1ST CLASS CARL S. RANDOLPH ON HIS RETIREMENT 
                           FROM THE U.S. NAVY

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 2016

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of 
mine, Master-at-Arms 1st Class Carl S. Randolph. He will be retiring 
from the Navy on May 1, 2016 after 22 years of dedicated service to our 
nation.
   On July 10, 1995 Mr. Randolph joined the U.S. Navy and reported to 
Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois. After graduating 
from recruit training he attended Ships Serviceman Class A School where 
upon graduation, MA1 Randolph was assigned to the USS Russell DDG 59 in 
Pearl Harbor, HI. In 1996 and 1998, Randolph was deployed to the 
Northern Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Northern Watch. During 
his time assigned to the USS Russell, Petty Officer Randolph received 
numerous awards which included: a Maritime Unit Commendation, a Navy 
Unit Commendation, and a Meritorious Service Medal.
   On March 20, 2000, MA1 Randolph reported to NTTC Pensacola, FL for 
Aviation Machinist Mate Class A School. After graduation, MA1 Randolph 
received orders and was then assigned to VF-211 at NAS Oceana in 
Virginia Beach, VA. MA1 Randolph was assigned to the USS Stennis CVN 76 
and was deployed to the Northern Arabian Gulf in support of Operation 
Northern Watch. In August 10, 2001, MA1 Randolph was honorably 
discharged from active service duty to attend college. On December 18, 
2004, MA1 Randolph graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, in 
Criminal Justice and a minor concentration in Sociology, from Southern 
Illinois University Edwardsville. MA1 Randolph began his employment as 
a Federal Police Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. 
Louis, Missouri, after graduation from college.
   MA1 Randolph was voluntarily mobilized to Bagram Afghanistan for a 
Detainee Operation mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on 
October 15, 2007. During this deployment, MA1 Randolph earned his 
Aviation Warfare Specialist Pin from VAQ 134. MA1 Randolph had numerous 
responsibilities during his deployment including: cell guard, escort 
guard, segregation cell guard, and main floor NCO.
   MA1 Randolph was assigned to COMNAVFORKOREA Det D on February 7, 
2012. Then on November 6, 2014, MA1 Randolph was assigned to NSWDG in 
Virginia Beach, VA. From there he was deployed to support AFRICOM and 
returned back to COMNAVFORKOREA Det D in November of 2015. 
Additionally, MA1 Randolph has completed numerous Navy schools: Small 
Arms Marksmanship Instructor, Security Reaction Force Advanced, Non-
Lethal Weapons Instructor, Anti-Terrorism Training Supervisor, Reserve 
Career Information, Beamhit Instructor, and Security Reaction Force 
Basic.
   Since September of 2009, MA1 Randolph has been employed as an 
Inspector for the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Protective 
Service. With this employment, MA1 Randolph oversees the law 
enforcement of all federal buildings in the states of Missouri, Kansas, 
Nebraska, and Iowa. The primary assignment location for MA1 Randolph is 
the St. Louis, MO area.
   There are numerous professional schools that MA1 Randolph has 
graduated from; including: Department of Veterans Affairs Police 
Academy, Federal Protective Service Advance Individual Training 
Program, Department of Homeland Security Active Shooter Threat 
Instructor Training Program, Federal Protective Service Contract 
Officer Technical Representative, and the Federal Protective Service 
Electronic Control Device Instructor training.
   MA1 Randolph has received many personnel awards including: Letter of 
Commendation from Rear Admiral G. R. Jones Commander of Amphibious 
Forces U.S. Seventh Fleet, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, 
Navy Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Award Ribbon, 
Afghanistan Service Medal, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Pin, 
and the Joint Service Commendation Medal.
   With this retirement, MA1 Randolph can now spend more time with his 
family which includes: his wife Terri, 11-year-old son William, and 5-
year-old daughter Katherine.
   I ask you to join me in recognizing MA1 Randolph on his retirement 
after 22 years of commitment to his country, community, and state.

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