[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 158 (Monday, September 14, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E835]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF MASTER SERGEANT CHRISTINE INCH, 193RD 
        SPECIAL OPERATIONS WING, PENNSYLVANIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 14, 2020

  Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I'm honored to congratulate Master Sergeant 
(MSgt) Christine Inch on her well-earned retirement after 23 years of 
service to our communities, Commonwealth and Country while serving in 
the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
  Following the heinous and cowardly attacks of 9/11, MSgt Inch served 
as the Wing Command Staff Orderly. She ensured that (amongst myriad 
other duties), before boots or bombs hit the ground in Afghanistan, 
Airmen--and all United States Service Members'--only flying/
psychological operations/broadcasting platform was already over target 
delivering messages of freedom.
  MSgt Inch was instrumental to the mission assurance and success for 
over 350 Warfighters in five distinct squadrons. She led the standup of 
the consolidated Group Commander Support Staff as it transitioned from 
the squadrons to administration at the Group level. Her direct efforts 
seamlessly realigned positions and duties to better accommodate 
critical commander support actions throughout 193rd Special Operations 
Mission Support Group units.
  MSgt Inch's adaptability and affability enabled her to provide 
leadership as needed, as a critical embedded member during myriad time 
periods within many Squadrons, and helped ensure thousands of this 
unique unit's Air Commandos to arrive on time, on target and back home 
into the loving arms of their families and friends.
  In addition to her varied duties and responsibilities, MSgt Inch 
volunteered as the sole administrative support lead during Operation 
IRON RESPONSE, providing critical security for the 2015 Papal Visit in 
Philadelphia. In this position, she facilitated essential personnel 
data and information-sharing among joint partners, which lead to 
mission success.
  MSgt Inch's dedication and tireless efforts, as well as her 
administrative subject matter expertise contributed to the 193rd 
Special Operations Communications Squadron earning the U.S. Air Force 
Lieutenant General Harold W. Grant Award as the best small 
communications unit in the Air National Guard.
  MSgt Inch leaves a ``can-do'' Airman legacy. Her performance and 
professionalism was exceptional, as she consistently delivered accurate 
and timely information--eclipsed only by her positive and radiant 
attitude. Master Sergeant Christine Inch's distinguished career and 
selfless service to our Nation reflect great credit upon herself, the 
Air National Guard, the United States Air Force, and the United States 
of America.

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