[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 124 (Thursday, July 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E622]
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HONORING THE FAITHFUL SERVICE OF CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER MATTHEW BROWN OF 
                               TENNESSEE

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                           HON. MARK E. GREEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2020

  Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Brown for his distinguished service to 
this nation.
  Chief Brown served honorably in the United States Army for over three 
decades, demonstrating exceptional skill and unparalleled valor in 
crucial combat operations. Early in his career, he served five years in 
the 82nd Airborne Division, deploying with the 17th Cavalry to Desert 
Shield and Desert Storm. He then joined the 101st Airborne Division 
before eventually being assigned to the nation's elite 160th Special 
Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) in 1998.
  As a helicopter pilot with the Night Stalkers, Chief Brown deployed 
in the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003, and subsequently completed 
over 34 deployments with our nation's tier one special operators in 
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and 
Operation New Dawn.
  On one such mission, while under intense enemy fire, Chief Warrant 
Officer Brown successfully destroyed multiple enemy positions, enabling 
ground forces to organize defensive positions. For his gallantry, which 
saved many lives that day, he was awarded the Silver Star. Chief Brown 
was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross for the successful destruction 
of numerous enemy combatants during a classified mission in 2005.
  Chief Warrant Officer Brown will forever be an example to countless 
soldiers and Army aviators. His service is historic. He exemplifies the 
virtues of courage and patriotism and it is fitting that we honor him 
as he concludes a long and faithful career. On behalf of the United 
States Congress, I wish to commend Chief Brown for his service, and I 
congratulate him on the occasion of his retirement from the United 
States Army.

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