[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 72 (Friday, April 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E378-E379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING CSM. (RET.) MARCUS B. WHITT, II

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                         HON. DIANA HARSHBARGER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 28, 2023

  Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my constituent 
Command Sergeant Major Marcus B. Whitt, II of Morristown, Tennessee who 
has dedicated his entire life in service to or in support of our Armed 
Forces.
  As a Special Forces Green Beret radio operator, CSM. (Ret.) Whitt and 
his unit gathered intelligence for highly classified operations during 
the Vietnam War in Cambodia, Loas and North Vietnam. In 2001, all prior 
members of MACV SOG were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for 
extraordinary heroism, great combat achievement regularly conducting 
guerrilla warfare, and unwavering fidelity while executing missions 
deep behind enemy lines.
  After Vietnam, he furthered his academia earning multiple degrees in 
Education and Masters in Criminal Justice. He also continued his 
calling by joining the Reserves in service to many Army Special Forces 
units. Later, he

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was promoted to Command Sergeant Major and stationed at Camp Butmir, 
Bosnia until a retirement that didn't last long as he continued his 
career in Iraq supporting our military as a civilian contractor. 
Presently he is a volunteer for the Employer Support of the Guard and 
Reserve in the State of Tennessee and serves as the Ombudsman Director. 
TN ESGR develops supportive work environments for Service Members in 
Reserve Components through outreach and education to increase awareness 
of applicable laws. He also serves with Chapter 18-12 of the Combat 
Veterans Motorcycle Association which promotes Vets Helping Vets and 
the Special Operations Association (former MACVSOG members) as a member 
of its Board of Directors.

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