[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 126 (Thursday, July 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1098]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATING MASTER SERGEANT JOSEFITA OJEDA

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2018

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my good 
friend, Master Sergeant Josefita Ojeda.
  Recently, this distinguished airman won the Air Force's Headquarters 
Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization's (HQ RIO) 
award for Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the second quarter of this 
year.
  HQ RIO serves to prepare Individual Reserve forces so that they are 
wartime ready and meet Air Force and Combatant Commander requirements. 
Within HQ RIO, there are 2,700 enlisted members and 4,500 officers.
  The Senior Non-Commissioned Officer rank is bestowed upon airmen who 
demonstrate leadership while upholding the Air Force's mission of 
``aiming high.''
  Having worked with Master Sergeant Ojeda at Robins Air Force Base, I 
can attest to her determination and devotion to her country, two traits 
that have earned her this distinguished honor.
  Mr. Speaker, members of our military stand ready to answer the call 
of duty at any given moment. As service men and women like Master 
Sergeant Ojeda selflessly defend our freedom, we must ensure that we 
are supporting them each step of the way.
  I congratulate Master Sergeant Josefita Ojeda and thank her for her 
commitment to our country and the United States Air Force.

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