[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E927-E928]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CORPSMAN MARCUS ALLEN KENNEDY

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2019

  Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor United States Navy 
Veteran, Hospital Corpsman Marcus Allen Kennedy of Clementon in Camden 
County located in New Jersey's First Congressional District.
  On February 22, 2011, Corpsman Kennedy began basic training at Great 
Lakes, Chicago. He then traveled to San Antonio, Texas where he trained 
and served as a medical assistant and EMT. Afterwards, he trained for 
an additional three months at Camp Johnson, North Carolina.
  His first station took place at Fort Smith Navy Hospital in Virginia 
where he worked in the medical and surgery ward where he assisted 
nurses, administered medicine, and transported patients. After his 
station in Virginia, Corpsman Kennedy was nominated to sail on the USS 
George H.W. Bush.
  In 2013, he was transferred to Camp Pendleton in California where he 
provided the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine regime with medical care. 
Corpsman Kennedy was deployed on the 11th Marine Expedition Unit and 
was on call for the Western Pacific. During his sailing he furthered 
his training in the military in Malaysia and Kuwait.
  Following his deployment, Corpsman Kennedy returned to California for 
his certification in phlebotomy and medical assistance. In 2016, he 
moved to Pennsylvania to work for the American Red Cross, followed by 
Cooper Hospital. He went on to enroll in school at Camden County 
College where he graduated with an Associate's Degree in Human Services 
and Addiction Counseling.
  Currently, Corpsman Kennedy works for the Center for Family Services 
as a recovery specialist and will be attending Rutgers University-
Camden in the fall where he will study social work.
  Corpsman Kennedy has been awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, 
1st Navy Good Conduct Award, National Defense Service Medal, Global War 
on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National

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Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea 
Service Deployment Ribbon, and Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring Corpsman Marcus Allen 
Kennedy's valiant service to his country.

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