[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 206 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1281-E1282]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT NHAN H. VO'S RETIREMENT FROM THE 
     193RD SPECIAL OPERATIONS WING, PENNSYLVANIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2021

  Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I'm honored to recognize Senior Master 
Sergeant (SMSgt) Nhan H. Vo upon his retirement as the Quality 
Assurance and Self-Assessment Program Manager of the 193rd Special 
Operations Wing (SOW), Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
  SMSgt Vo began his military career in the United States Navy in 1991, 
as a Yeoman on the USS Nassau (LHA-4) where he deployed to Norway, 
Guantanamo Bay, Haiti, and two tours in the Mediterranean through 1995. 
In addition, he is an honorary Blue Nose and Shellback.
  In 1999, he enlisted with the United States Air Force at the 193rd 
SOW where he served in various positions with its Communications 
Squadron, Readiness Squadron, and the 148th Air Support Operations 
Squadron.
  Within the 193rd SOW, SMSgt Vo also served as Diversity Facilitator, 
Security Forces Augmentee, Physical Fitness Training Augmentee, Special 
Operations Logistic Readiness Squadron Top Three President, 148th Air 
Support Operations Squadron First Sergeant, FEMA Region III Homeland 
Response Force, and Joint Task Force /District of Columbia during 
Presidential Inauguration operations in 2009 and 2013.

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  SMSgt Vo's many deployments were in support of Operations Support 
Democracy, Deny Flight, Sharp Guard, Provide Promise, Enduring Freedom, 
Iraqi Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. During his career, he twice was 
awarded the Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for the 193rd SOW, 
earning the designation with the 193rd Regional Support Group and 193rd 
SOW. His numerous medals earned throughout his decorated career of 
service include the: Air Force Meritorious Service Medal; Air Force 
Commendation Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster; Air Force Achievement Medal 
with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Commendation Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal 
with Oak Leaf Cluster; and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
  I am honored to honor SMSgt Nhan H. Vo's career of distinguished 
service to the 193rd SOW, the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, the 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and our United States of America. I wish 
him God's many blessings as he departs this phase of his life and 
embarks upon his next adventure.

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