[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 169 (Thursday, October 19, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            COMMENDING CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT LARRY W. MEADE

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                             HON. DON BACON

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 19, 2017

  Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend a distinguished 
serviceman and member of the 55th Wing, CMSgt (ret) Larry W. Meade. 
Chief Master Sergeant Meade served our country with honor, dedicating 
the past 44 years of his life to the 55th Wing, as a loyal Airman and a 
contractor with L-3 Technologies.
  During his time as an Airman, Chief Meade always exceeded 
expectations and established himself as an invaluable piece of the 55th 
Wing's history. He oversaw all mission system maintenance in the 
CENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR) throughout the early days of 
Operations DESERT STORM and DESERT SHIELD. Because of his work, the 
Rivet Joint cemented Its role as key player in the development of the 
Air Force's Electronic Order of Battle, enabling air-strike planning 
and the elimination of countless high value enemy targets.
  Armed with his wealth of experience, Chief Meade continued his 
service to our nation and our military as a contractor. During his 18 
years with L-3 Technologies, he again proved to be a critical part of 
the 55th Wing's success. He oversaw the seamless upgrade of 10 minor 
and 11 major RC-135 mission system baseline updates, an amazing feat. 
Additionally, Chief Meade facilitated over 150 one time inspections, 
200 contract field team visits, 450 maintenance bulletins and 600 
engineering technical assistance requests.
  Chief Meade has a long, proven, track record of accomplishment and 
devotion to the 55th Wing, of which I have been a member. Chief Meade 
leaves behind a legacy of mission success, and countless successful 
Airmen that he has been able to mentor during his career. I am more 
than honored to commend him on the floor today.

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