[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 10, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATING NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA

  (Mr. GAETZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the men and 
women of Naval Air Station Pensacola on being named Navy Installations 
Command's Large Installation of the Year.
  I am continuously in awe of the dedication and patriotism our 
servicemembers and defense civilians display day-in and day-out to 
ensure the defense of our great Nation and advance the cause of 
liberty.
  The patriots of NAS Pensacola conducted 50,000 operations in fiscal 
year 2021 without mishap. An astonishing feat given the inherently 
dangerous nature of military training.
  The installation established the Emergency Family Assistance Center 
to provide relief and aid in the recovery, shelter, and assistance of 
267 Hurricane Sally victims. We ask our servicemembers and their 
families to sacrifice so much, and the ability to decompress and enjoy 
leisure time with family and friends is critical to their well-being 
and readiness. To that end, NAS Pensacola's morale, welfare, and 
recreation department received a five-star rating and was ranked number 
one among large bases.

  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct privilege to serve Florida's First 
Congressional District and to represent the brave men and women of NAS 
Pensacola. The best is yet to come.

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