[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 195 (Tuesday, December 11, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1640]
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   RECOGNIZING MICAH FINK FOR THE 2018 MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2018

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Micah Fink of 
Manhattan, a recipient of the 2018 Montana Congressional Veteran 
Commendation for his service to his country and leadership in his 
community.
   Mr. Fink served with the U.S. Navy SEALs in Iraq, Afghanistan, and 
other conflict zones, receiving the Bronze Star and other honors for 
his actions. In his 10 years as a Navy SEAL, Mr. Fink conducted 
operations for United States Pacific Command, United States Central 
Command, and National Tasking Deployment using land and undersea 
mobility platforms.
   In Manhattan, Mr. Fink founded Heroes and Horses, a non-profit 
organization that seeks to help veterans coping with PTSD. Mr. Fink and 
his organization take veterans into the Montana wilderness where they 
are challenged to perform under pressure during weeks-long excursions. 
The challenge of a trying environment without the combat element allows 
veterans to reclaim those parts of themselves they left behind in war, 
Mr. Fink says.
   Mr. Fink's tireless efforts have aided veterans who may need a 
unique way to heal from the aftermath of war.
   I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending Micah Fink for 
his dedication and service.

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