[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 190 (Thursday, October 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF SERGEANT GINGER GERSBACHER

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 28, 2021

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the career of 
Senior Master Sergeant D. Ginger Gersbacher, who retired from the 
United States Air Force (USAF) on July 29, 2021 after more than 29 
years of military service.
  A native of Central New York and graduate of C.W. Baker High School 
and the State University of New York at Morrisville, Sergeant 
Gersbacher enlisted into the New York Air National Guard in June 1992. 
After completing basic training as well as technical school training as 
an Instrument and Flight Control Systems Specialist, she returned to 
Syracuse in January 1993 to serve in the 174th Attack Wing. Within the 
unit, Sergeant Gersbacher served as an Avionics Technician with the 
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and later accepted a part time position 
in the Maintenance Operations Center. While serving in these positions, 
Sergeant Gersbacher also returned to school to complete a Baccalaureate 
Degree in Computer Science from Columbia College, graduating Summa Cum 
Laude.
  Later, Sergeant Gersbacher was deployed and supported combat 
missions, participating in Operation Provide Comfort, Operation 
Northern Watch, and Operation Southern Watch. Following the September 
11, 2001 terrorist attacks, she volunteered for active duty and served 
with the 174th Attack Wing of the New York Air National Guard during 
Operation Noble Eagle, flying air patrol missions over New York City. 
Later, Sergeant Gersbacher reassigned as a maintenance analyst and was 
deployed three more times from 2006 to 2008, participating in Operation 
Iraqi Freedom. In 2014, Sergeant Gersbacher established the Inspector 
General Office of Inspections within the 174th Attack Wing at Hancock 
Field Air National Guard Base, and maintained her position in the 
Inspector General's Office until her retirement.
  For her service, Sergeant Gersbacher has earned numerous awards 
including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation 
Medal, and the Air Force Achievement Medal.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in 
recognizing Senior Master Sergeant Ginger Gersbacher for her nearly 
three decades of honorable service. I wish Sergeant Gersbacher the best 
in her retirement.

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