[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E762]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING JOHN H. ALDRIDGE

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John 
H. Aldridge, an esteemed member of our community. Mr. Aldridge is being 
honored for his outstanding service and unwavering dedication to 
advancing the programs of The American Legion in California.
  Mr. Aldridge was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he 
graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School. He married his wife, 
Karen Scott, in Sacramento in 1995 and relocated to Fairfield, 
California within one year. Mr. Aldridge is a graduate of the National 
Legion College and served in the United States Air Force for 20 years.
  Mr. Aldridge's career in the military is truly commendable. Upon his 
enlistment in 1974, he worked as a Fuels Specialist for six years. Mr. 
Aldridge then cross-trained and began his career as an Air Passenger 
Specialist. Following his technical training at Sheppard Air Force 
Base, he was assigned to Travis Air Force Base Military Airlift 
Command. During his 20-year career in the United States Air Force, Mr. 
Aldridge has been stationed across the globe at several other 
locations. Our country is safer because of the courage and sacrifice 
Mr. Aldridge has shown throughout his long career.
  After retiring from the military in 1994, Mr. Aldridge began work for 
Aquasis Services Inc. where he worked as a Quality Assurance Inspector 
for a government air transportation contract. Shortly after, he was 
promoted to Station Manager. His dedication to serving his community 
both in and out of uniform is honorable.
  Even after his military retirement, Mr. Aldridge continued to serve 
his country. In 1996, he returned to Travis Air Force Base to manage an 
Air Terminal Security contract, before being employed by the Department 
of Defense. He retired from government civilian employment in 2016.
  Mr. Aldridge is a lifetime member of the American Legion, serving 
with distinction in various roles, including Commander and Adjutant for 
Post 182, Commander and Chaplain for the ``Mighty'' 5th District, and 
Department Chaplain for four terms. He later transferred his Legion 
membership to Yountville Veterans Home Post 306 to support members 
there with Legion programs and projects. We are grateful for his 
leadership in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, we thank Mr. Aldridge for his dedicated service to our 
military and our Napa County community. Therefore, it is fitting and 
proper that we honor him here today.

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