[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 76 (Thursday, May 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E628-E629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING MASTER SERGEANT RUSSELL BERKHEIMER, U.S. ARMY, ON HIS 
RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES OF 
                                AMERICA

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 10, 2018

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I offer my heartfelt congratulations to 
Russell Berkheimer, a native of Thomasville, PA, on his upcoming 
retirement after more than 20 years of service to the United States of 
America.
  Master Sergeant Berkheimer currently serves as the Technical Director 
of the Joint Communications Integration Element, where he provides 
daily guidance on technical issues facing the entire command, while 
leading research and development projects to meet capability gaps. He 
entered the United States Army in 1998, and served in numerous 
assignments, to include Central America in support of counter-narcotics 
and humanitarian missions, as well as Afghanistan and Iraq during 
Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, respectively.
  His numerous commendations and awards, including the Bronze Star 
Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), the Meritorious 
Service Medal and others, are a testament to his steadfast courage, 
personal integrity, tireless work ethic and impeccable character. His 
enduring legacy of service to our Nation truly is exceptional and sets 
a standard for all to follow.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District, I commend 
and congratulate my fellow brother-in-arms, Master Sergeant Russell 
Berkheimer, upon his retirement

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and for his tireless service to the United States of America.

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