[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 67 (Monday, April 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E418]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       APRIL VETERAN OF THE MONTH

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                            HON. KEVIN HERN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 19, 2021

  Mr. HERN. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the First District of 
Oklahoma's April Veteran of the Month, Willie Braggs.
  Willie Braggs is a retired Air Force officer and Vice Wing Commander 
of the 138th Fighter Wing of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. His 
service included two combat tours in the Middle East. Colonel Braggs 
faithfully served our country for over thirty years and continues to 
give back to his community and fellow veterans.
  He is involved with the Jenks Public School System as their assistant 
webmaster and varsity photographer for their athletic department. As 
the father of two Jenks graduates, he is a long-time parent volunteer. 
Colonel Braggs currently sits on the board of directors for the Coffee 
Bunker, a non-profit organization that helps service members transition 
to civilian life. He is a man of impeccable integrity who has dedicated 
his life to serving others.
  He answered the call to defend freedom across the globe and 
sacrificed whatever was necessary in the name of that noble cause. It 
is my honor to recognize Willie Braggs as the first Congressional 
District of Oklahoma's April Veteran of the Month.

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