[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 171 (Wednesday, October 18, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5085]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT WENDY THI

 Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, I recognize CMSgt Wendy Thi as she 
retires from a distinguished 28-year career in defense of the Nation in 
both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.
  Chief Master Sergeant Thi began her career in the Navy as an 
electricians mate, graduating from one of the first classes at the 
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Orlando, FL, that included 
women. After a 6-year tour with the Navy that included a deployment in 
support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, she transitioned to the Air Force 
Reserves in 2001.
  Chief Master Sergeant Thi spent 6 years in public affairs and 9 years 
as a first sergeant, helping thousands of airmen and their families. 
Critically, she served as the Reserve liaison to the Air Force Senior 
Noncommissioned Officer Academy, where she was instrumental developing 
and executing the first-ever enlisted professional military education 
curriculum at the Royal Saudi Air Force that supported women, peace, 
and security.
  In her final position in the Air Force, Chief Master Sergeant Thi 
served as the senior enlisted adviser to the Assistant Secretary of the 
Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. In that position, she 
advised on a wide array of issues ranging from recruiting challenges, 
readiness support, and food insecurity.
  Chief Master Sergeant Thi's work over the decades has had an 
immeasurable impact on our servicemembers and the civilian employees of 
the Navy and Air Force. Her dedication to the mission and tireless 
efforts have contributed to the safety of all Americans.
  I extend my best wishes to Chief Master Sergeant Thi in her 
retirement in Florida.

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