[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 157 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E987]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING 82ND AIRBORNE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAYMOND 
              MASON 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 Lieutenant General 
Raymond Mason 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 Lt. Gen. Mason's career accomplishments only begins 
to adequately describe the importance of his military service. Serving 
in the 82nd Airborne Division for 15 years from 1983 through 1998, Lt. 
Gen. Mason commanded both Company E, 407th Supply and Services 
Battalion and the 407th Support Battalion. He also held numerous 
positions in the division where he provided important logistical 
support that greatly advanced operational possibilities for combat 
commanders. Specifically, he served as the division support command 
operation officer for Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada and both the 
assistant chief of staff and deputy chief of staff for the U.S. Forces 
Command and the Army. In addition to his accomplishments with the 82nd 
Airborne Division, he provided dutiful leadership and service in other 
units and positions until his retirement in 2014. Even in retirement, 
Lt. Gen. Mason has continued to serve our military as the director of 
the Army Emergency Relief Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides 
support to the Army.
  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.'' Lt. Gen. 
Mason's selfless service could not be more deserving of such 
recognition. I know I speak for all in our community and nation in 
thanking Lt. Gen. Mason 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 
Lieutenant General Mason for his induction into the 82nd Airborne 
Division's Hall of Fame.

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