[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 157 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E990]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  HONORING 82ND AIRBORNE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE GENERAL CURTIS `MIKE' 
           SCAPARROTTI 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 General Curtis 
`Mike' Scaparrotti 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 Gen. Scaparrotti's career accomplishments only begins 
to adequately describe the importance of his military service. He began 
his service to the 82nd Airborne Division as a platoon leader, 
operations officer, and company commander in the 3rd Battalion of the 
325th Infantry. From 1999 to 2001, he then served as commander of the 
82nd Airborne's 2nd Brigade Combat Team. Perhaps most impressively, in 
2008 he advanced to become the commanding general of the 82nd Airborne 
Division where he directed division headquarters' deployment to Eastern 
Afghanistan. He served in this position until 2010 and simultaneously 
served as commander for the Combined Joint Task Force-82 and Regional 
Command East. In addition to his accomplishments with the 82nd Airborne 
Division, he provided dutiful leadership and service in many other 
units and positions. A few of such contributions include his command in 
Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. In 2019, 
Gen. Scaparrotti retired from the military after serving as the 
commander of European Command.
  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.'' Gen. 
Scaparrotti's selfless service could not be more deserving of such 
recognition. I know I speak for all in our community and Nation in 
thanking Gen. Scaparrotti 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 
General Mike Scaparrotti for his induction to the 82nd Airborne 
Division's Hall of Fame.

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