[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 4, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E258-E259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT DIANA M. CAREY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable community servant, Senior Master Sergeant Diana M. Carey.
  Sergeant Carey attended Jackson State University where she earned a 
Bachelor of Science degree in elementary and special education. She 
also earned a Masters in English to teach secondary level education.
  Sergeant Carey retired from the United States Air Force with twenty 
years of service. She actively served in Texas, Japan, Turkey and Saudi 
Arabia. In addition, she has held administrative, contracting and 
intelligence positions within the United States Air Force. Sergeant 
Carey also supported the Military Airlift Command in deployments.
  Since July of 1997, she has served as the Air Force Junior Reserve 
Officers' Training

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Corps (AFJROTC) instructor for Raymond High School in Raymond, 
Mississippi. Effective June 30, 2020, she will be retiring from the 
Hinds County School District with 23 years of service. During her time, 
she has trained over 1,500 cadets. Sergeant Carey has been named 
Teacher of the Year and Outstanding Air Force Junior ROTC instructor 
twice during her tenure. Not to mention, she is one of the 25 percent 
qualified as an advanced instructor.
  Sergeant Carey has also been instrumental in training new instructors 
at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Her overall mission 
has been to ``develop citizens of character dedicated to serving the 
nation and community.''
  Aside from her military duties, Sergeant Carey is a member of the 
Illinois American Legion and the Brandon Quilters Guild. She attends 
Jackson Revival Center where she has taught Sunday school, sang in the 
choir and managed vacation Bible school activities.
  Her hobbies include quilting, gardening and spending time with her 
son and three grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Senior 
Master Sergeant Diana M. Carey for her dedication and tenacity to 
serving the community and the desire to be an example for all.

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