[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 131 (Friday, August 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                  HONORING MASTER CHIEF BRADFORD YOUNG

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 16, 2024

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Master Chief 
Bradford Young of U.S. Coast Guard Station Traverse City for his 
dedicated service to our grateful Nation.
  Master Chief Young, a native of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 
completed boot camp in 1996. His first duty assignment was aboard the 
USCGC POLAR SEA, which deployed to Antarctica, Australia, Indonesia, 
Singapore, Japan, Russia, and Alaska during his service. After his 
deployment he attended Avionics Technician (AVT) ``A'' School in 
Elizabeth City, NC, and then reported to Air Station Los Angeles, CA, 
it was there that he became an Avionics Electrical Technician (AET).
  In 2008, Master Chief Young returned to Air Station Los Angeles and 
deployed 3 times to Central America. His heroism didn't stop there, as 
he also supported Border Patrol Operations and helped to stop drug 
smuggling and illegal migrants off the coast of California.
  Master Chief Young an arrived at Air Station Traverse City in June 
2019 as the Command Master Chief, where he served honorably until June 
2024. His decorated career includes three CG Commendation Medals, three 
CG Achievement Medals and numerous other personal and unit citations 
which serve as a testament to his valor and character.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Master Chief Bradford Young 
of U.S. Coast Guard Station Traverse City for his humble and 
extraordinary service to our country. I wish him the best in his 
retirement and future endeavors.

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