[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 143 (Monday, September 9, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S5357]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO ANNELIESE SATZ

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I congratulate U.S. Marine Capt. 
Anneliese Satz, of Boise, ID, on her many achievements, including being 
the first woman to fly the F-35 fighter jet for the U.S. Marine Corps. 
Above all, I thank Captain Satz for her service to our Nation.
  In June, Captain Satz became the first female marine to complete the 
F-35B basic course. Before she joined the Marines, she earned her 
commercial pilots license flying helicopters. I understand Captain Satz 
has been assigned to her first operational unit: The Green Knights of 
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 in Iwakuni, Japan.
  My home State of Idaho is full of trailblazers. Among them are the 
women who are leaders, innovators and architects of a new reality where 
the ``first woman to . . .'' is rightfully becoming a descriptor of the 
past. Captain Satz is a courageous marine fighter jet pilot. She is 
also a groundbreaker who worked hard to complete her training and 
prepare for her service ahead.
  Thank you, Anneliese, for your service to our country and for your 
hard work and great leadership. Your preparation and diligence are 
commendable. You are showing young Americans and adults alike through 
your example of dedication and proficiency that high goals are 
achievable.

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