[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 34 (Monday, February 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E241]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT CEREMONY

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 27, 2017

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, I was grateful 
to attend the deployment ceremony for the 742nd Support Maintenance 
Company of the South Carolina Army National Guard.
  These remarkable men and women departed Eagle Aviation in West 
Columbia, South Carolina, for training in Texas before heading to 
Eastern Europe for their yearlong deployment to support our European 
allies of Poland and Romania. They will participate in Operation 
Atlantic Resolve, a critical part of our response to Russia's hostile 
actions in Ukraine and Georgia to promote peace through strength.
  As Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, 
but, more importantly, as the father of four sons who have all served 
overseas, I was deeply grateful for the opportunity to thank the 
servicemembers and their families for their service and sacrifice.
  Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense 
Jim Mattis, and South Carolina's Adjutant General, Major General Bob 
Livingston, I am confident the 742nd Support Maintenance Company will 
have the resources and leadership to be successful and accomplish their 
mission of solidarity with our NATO allies.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget 
September 11th in the global War on Terrorism. Godspeed to the 742nd 
Support Maintenance Company. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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