[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 157 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E982]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING 82ND AIRBORNE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR 
         BRYANT LAMBERT FOR HIS VALOROUS SERVICE AND SACRIFICE

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2022

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Command Sergeant 
Major Bryant Lambert for his induction into the 82nd Airborne 
Division's Hall of Fame on September 28, 2022.
  The 82nd Airborne Division's Hall of Fame began in 2018 to honor the 
division's 101 years of legendary service and its members. It honors 
veteran paratroopers who are nominated for their service within the 
division, their commitment to the division's values, their 
contributions to their chosen field outside of their division, or any 
other valorous combat actions.
  A brief look at Command Sgt. Maj. Lambert's career accomplishments 
only begins to adequately describe the importance of his military 
service. In his 26 years with the 82nd Airborne Division, he has held 
every rank and position in the division from rifleman to command 
sergeant major. He began as an infantryman in the 2nd Battalion of the 
1st Brigade's 508th Infantry Regiment and later served in the 
division's 1st Brigade, 2-504 PIR and 3rd Brigade, 1-505 PIR before 
becoming the 3rd Brigade Combat Team's regimental command sergeant 
major. In 2010, he advanced to become the 82nd Airborne Division 
command sergeant major where he later served as the senior enlisted 
advisor for Regional Command-South and Combined Joint Task Force-82 
during Operation Enduring Freedom. While in the military, Command Sgt. 
Maj. Lambert completed training programs at the U.S. Army Airborne 
School, the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School, and the U.S. Army 
Sergeants Major Academy that contributed to his success and led him to 
serve in numerous other units at military bases across the country. He 
also completed many deployments, including three tours in Afghanistan, 
two tours in Iraq, and singular tours in Grenada, Saudi Arabia, and 
Haiti. He retired from the Army in 2018.
  In the words of the former commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, 
Gen. Erik Kurilla, ``the All American Hall of Fame is about preserving 
our legacy and paying homage to our All American Legends.'' Command 
Sgt. Maj. Lambert's selfless service could not be more deserving of 
such recognition. I know I speak for all in our community and Nation in 
thanking Command Sgt. Maj. Lambert for his committed service and 
leadership in the 82nd Airborne Division and our nation's military more 
broadly.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in honoring and congratulating 
Command Sergeant Major Bryant Lambert for his induction to the 82nd 
Airborne Division's Hall of Fame.

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