[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 84 (Thursday, May 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E467]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  COMMEMORATING ARMED FORCES DAY AND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED AND 
                       SACRIFICED FOR OUR FREEDOM

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                      HON. NICHOLAS A. LANGWORTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2023

  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
service of our brave men and women for Armed Forces Day, May 20, 2023.
  Armed Forces Day is a 73-year tradition to thank all of those who are 
currently serving, as well as those who have served and sacrificed to 
defend our freedom. It is because of their duty, honor, and courage 
that the United States of America remains free today.
  This Saturday, the Western New York Armed Forces Committee will host 
its 60th ``Diamond Jubilee'' Military Ball to celebrate the life, 
sacrifice, and accomplishments of service members and veterans who call 
our community home. Fourteen service members, across six branches of 
our Nation's military will be recognized and it is my honor to read 
their names into the Congressional Record as a tribute to their 
service, and the service of their brothers and sisters in arms.
  The Service Persons of the Year From the U.S. Army:
  United States Army: Staff Sergeant Morgan L. Stewart
  United States Army Reserve: Staff Sergeant Kyle C. Charsley
  Army National Guard: Specialist Manny D. Cruz
  The New York Guard: Staff Sergeant Joseph R. Szczygiel
  The Service Persons of the Year From the United States Marine Corps:
  United States Marine Corps: Sergeant Andres Trevino
  United States Marine Corps Reserve: Corporal Alexander A. Karamcelis
  The Service Persons of the Year From the United States Navy:
  United States Navy: Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Aaron M. Bell
  United States Navy Reserve: Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class 
Trista L. Dickerson
  The New York Naval Militia: Electrician's Mate Chief John Gerard
  The Service Persons of the Year From the United States Air Force And 
Its Components:
  United States Air Force: Staff Sergeant Nina A. Robbins
  United States Air Force Reserve: Senior Airman Elizabeth A. Livergood
  New York Air National Guard: Staff Sergeant Dhruva S. Poluru
  The Service Persons of the Year From the United States Coast Guard:
  United States Coast Guard: Marine Science Technician 1st Class 
Anthony R. Urbana
  United States Coast Guard Reserve: Machinery Technician 2nd Class 
Kyle J. Schroeder
  Western New York and the Southern Tier are home to many proud service 
members and veterans, and our community has a long and proud tradition 
of military service. It is my honor to recognize their bravery.

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