[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 129 (Tuesday, August 2, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E819]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





      HONORING 3RD ARMORED DIVISION'S COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE SECTION

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 2, 2022

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the great 
work that 3rd Armored Division's Gregory Hagen, Gerald Euchler, Craig 
Carlson, David Evans, Donald Wood, Thomas Lykens, Denis McMahon, Jesse 
Weiss, Joan Mercier, and Sharon Mack did to protect our strategic naval 
assets during Operation Desert Shield/Storm.
  In March of 1991 these soldiers, who belonged to 3rd Armored 
Division's Counterintelligence section, identified three Iraqi naval 
sites that had yet to be exploited. In coordination with U.S. Naval 
Intelligence, the sites were investigated properly, and revealed the 
official Iraqi naval minefield locations, which were unknown to U.S. 
forces. These plans led to the demining and safe passage of both 
civilian and military ships in Iraqi waters.
  Due to the decisive action of these soldiers, untold lives were saved 
as well as the prevention of loss of naval assets. Their actions 
exemplify the honor and courage of our service members. We should 
applaud their efforts.

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