[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E748-E749]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE CAREER OF CUONG ``VINCE'' PHUNG

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 1, 2023

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the achievements of 
Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Cuong ``Vince'' H. Phung.
  Mr. Phung was born in Saigon, Vietnam, then immigrated to the United 
States, eventually graduating from Garden Grove High School in June of 
2000. He entered the Navy in September of that same year.
  In January 2001, he reported to his first command at the Naval 
Station in San Diego, California. For his first deployment, he was 
assigned to Air Department V-1 and V-3. From there, he was hand-picked 
to oversee three work centers, including ten Marines and three Sailors. 
He then was able to get his Master Training Specialist designation, as 
well as his associate degree, while working at CNATTU North Island, 
California.
  In June 2009, he reported to a new position in Mugu, California. 
There, he completed two deployments and advanced to First Class Petty 
Officer while also holding multiple other positions in the 
organization. He also found time to volunteer, where he was able to 
lead nine servicemembers and 60 workers in achieving closure for 
missing service members in Vietnam. Because of his selfless acts, he 
became recognized as Junior Sailor of the Quarter, Chief Petty Officer, 
and a handful of other notable distinctions.
  Later in his career, he reported to the Navy Recruiting District in 
San Diego, California, where he was able to return to his hometown of 
Garden Grove as an Enlisted Recruiter for

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a year. In his new role, he was able to enlist 30 individuals and 12 
Officers.
  In November 2016, he reported to the ``Black Knights'' of Strike 
Fighter Squadron 154, serving multiple roles including assurance 
supervisor and maintenance controller. With this job, he directed 13 
work centers, totaling 150 personnel.
  A few years later in 2020, he began a new role as Force Individual 
Augmentation and Exercise Manager. In total, he served a total of 23 
years of honorable and dedicated service. Today, he is a highly 
decorated officer, with distinctions including the Navy and Marine 
Corps Commendation Medal and 9 other awards.
  Outside of his career, Mr. Phung is also joined by his three children 
and two goddaughters.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and commemorating the 
outstanding career and accomplishments of Cuong ``Vince'' Phung.

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