[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 126 (Thursday, July 26, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S5420]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO MAJOR CHARLES D. HODGES

 Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I would like to recognize South 
Carolina native, Maj. Charles D. Hodges for his exceptional service and 
bravery in his recent military support efforts in the Thailand cave 
rescues. Major Hodges is a U.S. mission commander for the Air Force's 
353rd Special Operations unit and led his team of U.S. support in 
rescuing 12 young Thai boys and their coach trapped in a network of 
caves. With his support and the hard work and bravery of so many 
military personnel, all 13 were all rescued safely on Tuesday.
  South Carolina and I are very proud to call Major Hodges one of our 
own.

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