[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 127 (Monday, July 20, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E648-E649]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE FAITHFUL SERVICE OF MASTER SERGEANT DERRICK FLOWERS OF 
                               TENNESSEE

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                           HON. MARK E. GREEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 20, 2020

  Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Master Sergeant Derrick Flowers for his distinguished service to this 
nation.
  Master Sergeant Flowers served honorably in the United States Army's 
only Special Operations Aviation Regiment for two decades, 
demonstrating excellence and selfless service during multiple combat 
operations. As a flight medic, Master Sergeant Flowers was directly 
responsible for saving the lives of multiple tier one special 
operators, often under heavy enemy fire.
  As the leader of aero-medical training, Master Sergeant Flowers 
trained an untold number of flight medics, leaving a lasting impact on 
the Army for years to come. He oversaw medical and combat readiness, 
and planned the

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medical portion of numerous special operations combat missions. 
Eventually he was selected to lead as the Senior Medic for the 1st 
Battalion for actions in Operation Enduring Freedom.
  In 2017, Master Sergeant Flowers became the Non-Commissioned Officer 
in Charge (NCOIC) for the Special Operations Aviation Regiment, 
overseeing all medical operations and participating in no-notice 
deployments in direct support of Special Operations Forces, under the 
direction of the Secretary of Defense and President of the United 
States. As the NCOIC for the Night Stalker Medical Treatment Facility, 
he served over 1,500 soldiers' occupational, aviation and emergency 
medicine needs.
  For his faithful service and outstanding achievements, Master 
Sergeant Flowers received the Meritorious Service Medal, along with 
numerous other medals and awards, demonstrating his commitment to 
excellence and the lives of his fellow soldiers. He will forever be an 
example to countless soldiers and exemplifies the ideals of the United 
States Army. Having deployed with Master Sergeant Flowers to combat 
myself, I saw firsthand his incredible bravery and courage, and know 
that his skills were well beyond his scope as a flight medic. On behalf 
of the United States Congress, I wish to commend Master Sergeant 
Flowers for his service, and I congratulate him on the occasion of his 
retirement from the United States Army.

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