[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E827-E828]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT VANESSA JOHNSTON FOR HER SERVICE TO 
                      THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

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                           HON. ZACHARY NUNN

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2023

  Mr. NUNN of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
celebrate Chief Master Sergeant Vanessa Johnston for her retirement

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from the United States Air Force after 26 years of dedicated service.
  Born in Wyoming, Chief Johnston enlisted in the Air Force after 
graduating from Laurel High School in Montana in 1997. Throughout her 
service, Chief Johnston demonstrated exceptional leadership, devotion, 
and work ethic. I can personally attest to this, as I had the privilege 
of serving as crewmates with Chief Johnston during my time on active 
duty. Among numerous career accomplishments, Chief Johnston excelled as 
a ground cryptologic language analyst and flew over 800 hours as an 
Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Operator--all 
while becoming a mother to 5 amazing children.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Chief Master 
Sergeant Vanessa Johnston for her devoted service to her country. Her 
selfless commitment and exceptional achievements have not only made our 
country safer but also should serve as inspiration to all. I join Chief 
Johnston's family, friends, and colleagues in commemorating her 
retirement, and I extend to her my best wishes.

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