[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 181 (Thursday, November 15, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEK

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Penn State University 
recently hosted its Military Appreciation Week, and this year's theme 
honored 100 years of women who answered the call to duty.
  Women have played a role in every major war in United States history, 
and their contributions have continuously evolved over time; and today, 
women now serve in nearly every combat role in the United States Armed 
Forces around the world.
  During World War I, nearly 30,000 women enlisted as nurses, clerks, 
and telephone operators. Dating as far back as the American 
Revolutionary War, women volunteered as nurses, spies, cooks, 
ammunition carriers, water bearers, and more.
  To kick things off, the Nittany Lions football team defeated Iowa on 
Saturday, October 27, for the Military Appreciation Game.
  Over the course of 2 weeks, Penn State continued to host several 
numerous events and festivities to recognize servicemembers, veterans, 
and military families. The celebrations continued through Monday, when 
we observed Veterans Day.
  Mr. Speaker, these annual military appreciation events give all Penn 
Staters and community members a chance to honor those who bravely 
served our country, and we are grateful for all of our American heroes.

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