[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 29, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E105-E106]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING MASTER SERGEANT EDWARD K. SLAVIN, U.S. AIR FORCE, ON HIS 
  RETIREMENT UPON 22 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2019

  Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, today I offer my heartfelt congratulations 
to Master Sergeant Edward K. Slavin, a resident of York, Pennsylvania, 
on his retirement following 22 years of dedicated service to our 
Country in the United States Air Force.
  MSgt Slavin currently serves as the Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor at 
the 193rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in Middletown, Pennsylvania. He 
entered the USAF in 1997, and served in numerous assignments and 
deployments throughout his distinguished career.

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  MSgt Slavin has shown not only outstanding leadership, but uncommon 
technical skill. His nine deployments in support of Operations Iraqi 
Freedom and Enduring Freedom demonstrate tireless devotion and self-
sacrifice on behalf of the American people. He was a vital part of 
joint exercises with allies around the world, and volunteered to train 
members of the Canadian Air Force and Indian Air Force in the operation 
and maintenance of their newly assigned C-130J aircraft. MSgt Slavin 
also quickly volunteered to support disaster relief efforts following 
Hurricane Katrina and the 2007 Peru Earthquake.
  His numerous commendations and awards, include the Air Force 
Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force 
Outstanding Unit Award (w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters), among several others, 
and are a testament to his steadfast courage, personal integrity, 
unwavering work ethic, and impeccable character. His enduring legacy of 
service to our Nation is exceptional and sets the standard for all to 
follow.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's Tenth Congressional District, I commend 
and congratulate my fellow brother-in-arms, Master Sergeant Edward K. 
Slavin, upon his retirement and for his devoted service to the United 
States of America.

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