[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT GARRETT EDMOND ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 2017

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
retirement of Chief Master Sergeant Garrett Edmond, who I have had the 
privilege of working with for many years.
   CMSgt Garrett Edmond began career his with the United States 
Airforce when he enlisted in August, 1985 as an Airman First Class at 
Warner Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia. He deployed overseas and 
served our country during Desert Storm, Operation Allied Forces, and 
Operation Southern Watch. Throughout his career, CMSgt Edmond 
participated in numerous humanitarian projects in the Caribbean and 
Central and South America. He worked diligently protecting our country 
and achieved the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in 2005. This is the 
highest enlisted rank one can obtain as well as the ninth highest rank 
in the Air Force overall.
   In recognition of his invaluable contributions to the Air Force, he 
has received numerous medals during his service, including the Defense 
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster. This Medal is 
awarded to those who display exceptional non-combat achievements or 
commendable service. He has also received the Air Force Commendation 
Medal and the Joint Service Achievement Medal with two oak leaf 
clusters. All of the medals and awards he has received an indication of 
his great service to our country.
   I have worked closely with CMSgt Edmond over the years. He has been 
an instrumental addition to the Academy Day I host which provides 
information to high school students who have an interest in joining our 
Armed Forces. His dedication to our country and our youth is 
commendable.
   Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Chief Master Sergeant 
Garrett Edmond for his tremendous service to our nation, and I ask my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing this remarkable individual.

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