[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 157 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E984]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING 82ND AIRBORNE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR 
          WOLF AMACKER 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 Wolf Amacker 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. Amacker's career accomplishments 
only begins to adequately describe the importance of his military 
service. Having served in the 82nd Airborne Division from 1996 to 2006, 
Command Sgt. Maj. Amacker has held every leadership position in the 
airborne field artillery. In 2001, he rose from his role as commandant 
for the 18th Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Academy to become 
the 21st command sergeant major for the 82nd Airborne Division. To 
assist with Operation Iraqi Freedom, he then deployed to Iraq and 
established the first Iraqi Training Center for the purpose of training 
Iraqi nationals. This successful initiative brought greater security to 
the conflict in the ``Sunni Triangle.'' In total, Command Sgt. Maj. 
Amacker conducted 319 missions while he was a member of the 82nd 
Airborne. When retired from his position as command sergeant major in 
2006, he continued to serve the division as the inspector general, 
chief of investigations prior to becoming the chief of operations for 
range control at the Fort Bragg Garrison in 2009. He has served as the 
installation range officer since 2015 where he upholds the important 
duty of training the division's paratroopers for any global conflicts 
they may be called to address.
  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. Amacker'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. Amacker for his committed service and 
leadership in the 82nd Airborne Division.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in honoring and congratulating 
Command Sergeant Major Wolf Amacker for his induction to the 82nd 
Airborne Division's Hall of Fame.

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