[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 118 (Monday, July 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E747]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CORPORAL NATHAN CARLSON

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 18, 2022

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Corporal Nathan 
Carlson, who tragically passed away during an Osprey crash on June 8, 
2022, along with four other Marines.
  Corporal Nathan Carlson was born in Rockford, Illinois and graduated 
from Harlem High School in 2019, where he was captain of the swim team. 
Upon graduation, he followed his dream and enlisted in the Marine 
Corps, like his father before him, and attended boot camp at Marine 
Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. He graduated in August of 2019 and 
officially earned the title of marine. After a year of additional 
training, he reported to Marine Air Group 39, specifically Marine 
Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364, in September of 2020. It was here that 
he was promoted to the rank of Corporal and served as a leader in the 
Flight Line Division, both as a Basic Instructor Crew Chief and Plane 
Captain. In April 2021, he deployed to Al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait, 
followed by Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Upon his return, he 
married the love of his life, Emily. He continued to train to become a 
Low Altitude Tactics Instructor, Night Systems Instructor, Tail Gunnery 
Instructor, as well as a Collateral Duty Inspector. Corporal Carlson 
amassed over 500 total flight-hours and over 70 combat-hours while at 
Squadron 364. Corporal Carlson was described as someone who always 
wanted to help others. My condolences go out to his wife Emily, his 
parents Karry and Eric, his sisters Casey and Mylee and the rest of the 
Carlson family.
  It is because of the selfless character displayed by Corporal Carlson 
that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional 
District. Madam Speaker, I would like to again, formally recognize 
Corporal Nathan Carlson for his honorable service to our country.

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