[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 21, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E658]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANT KENNETH PINCKARD

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                         HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 21, 2020

  Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to 
Master Gunnery Sergeant Kenneth Pinckard in honor of his retirement 
from the Marine Corps after 28 faithful and honorable years of service. 
He spent his career supporting strategic intelligence operations, 
analyzing the enemy's intentions on the homefront and abroad, thus 
thwarting multiple enemy attacks and saving countless civilian and 
military lives in between.
  Master Gunnery Sergeant Pinckard, a fearless leader, played an 
instrumental role in the development and recruitment of Marines coming 
into the command. All the freedoms we enjoy today are because of these 
brave men and women in uniform, like Master Gunnery Sergeant Pinckard, 
who so unselfishly and courageously put their lives in harm's way for 
their fellow brothers and sisters.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring the retirement of this 
selfless Marine. I wish Master Gunnery Sergeant Pinckard and his family 
all the peace and blessings as they embark on this next journey 
together

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