[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 212 (Tuesday, December 16, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S8773]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO MASTER SERGEANT AMANDA OSBORNE

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Master Sergeant 
Promotable Amanda Osborne for her dedicated service to the United 
States Air Force and the Senate as a legislative defense fellow. Since 
joining my office in January 2025, she has been a trusted adviser on 
matters relating to national security and veterans affairs.
  Amanda enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in July 2008. Over the course 
of her distinguished career, she has held leadership positions at the 
wing, headquarters, and secretariat levels and performed highly 
sensitive duties in coordination with senior leaders across the White 
House, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Department of 
the Air Force. Additionally, she deployed to Southwest Asia in support 
of Operation Inherent Resolve. Her exceptional service has resulted in 
numerous citations, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint 
Service Commendation Medal, and multiple Air and Space Commendation and 
Achievement Medals.
  Her experience as executive assistant to then Secretary of the Air 
Force Frank Kendall has provided a unique and valuable perspective to 
her work in my office, particularly in discussions with senior leaders 
and in planning for appropriations. Amanda has also diligently worked 
to strengthen engagement between Senate and Air Force leadership, 
leading the Senate Air Force Caucus through various programming that 
included planning an official staff visit to Florida.
  This has been a unique year in Congress; yet Amanda has demonstrated 
her ability to navigate a challenging legislative session while 
contributing to key defense policy decisions. Her professionalism, 
knowledge, and judgment have ensured that our office was well-equipped 
to meet these challenges.
  I am especially grateful for Amanda's service to the people of 
Arkansas. She has actively engaged with our servicemembers, veterans, 
and their families, providing invaluable support for their needs and 
priorities.
  I also want to recognize her husband Mr. Matthew Osborne, and her 
children Gracie and Brantley for their support during her time in 
uniform. Having grown up in an Air Force family myself, I understand 
that military service is a family affair, made possible by their 
sacrifice and encouragement.
  I am proud to have had someone like Amanda on my staff who approaches 
every task with discipline and a steady hand. She will always be 
welcome in my office, and as she prepares for her upcoming promotion to 
senior master sergeant, we are thankful for her continued service to 
the U.S. Air Force and for her contributions to my office. I 
congratulate Amanda on a remarkable tenure of service and wish her and 
her family all the best as she moves forward.

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