[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 139 (Monday, September 9, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S5877]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR KEVIN HARKEY

 Mr. TUBERVILLE. Mr. President, our veterans embody the ideals 
of ``team'' and ``family'' that they learn in the military. For CSM 
Kevin Harkey, he shares this sense of family with those who need it 
most in his community. A Huntsville native, Kevin enlisted in the U.S. 
Army in 1990, at the beginning of the Gulf War. He started out as a 
mechanic, where he helped maintain our missile launchers. He later 
retrained as a nurse, serving as an EMT on the frontlines of the Iraq 
War.
  Kevin received numerous medals for his efficiency and devotion, 
including being named as the 101st Airborne Division's NCO of the Year 
in 1999. His passion for mentoring the next generation prompted him to 
draft a ``study guide'' for upcoming soldiers on the 30th anniversary 
of his enlistment. In the guide, he reminds NCOs to ``Lead from the 
front.'' Another principle he teaches is the importance of ``being 
present'' for those you are leading.
  It is no surprise that Kevin still demonstrates these leadership 
qualities, even since his retirement from the military. In his free 
time, you can find him mentoring students at local community centers 
with his Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He serves as a consistent role 
model for teenagers ages 10-17, many of whom come from single-parent 
homes. Additionally, Kevin is a proud father of three and grandfather 
of seven. Alabama is grateful for Kevin's investment in our next 
generation of leaders. It is my honor to recognize him as the August 
Veteran of the Month.

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