[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E65]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS VETERAN DOMENICO S. MOCERI

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 22, 2026

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with deep respect and 
gratitude to recognize the honorable service of United States Marine 
Corps veteran, Domenico S. Moceri, our distinguished Veteran of the 
Month for January 2026. His years of service reflect courage, 
adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to mission and community.
  Born and raised in Rochester Hills, Michigan, he graduated from Eaton 
Academy before answering the call to serve his country. He enlisted in 
the Marine Corps on November 7, 2017, completing recruit training at 
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, followed by infantry training 
at the School of Infantry.
  During his military career, Domenico served as an Infantry Rifleman 
and later as a Small Unmanned Aircraft System Operator. He was assigned 
to 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Bravo Company, where he served as an 
Automatic Rifleman and advanced to become a Senior SUAS Operator. He 
later transferred to 6th Marine Regiment Headquarters Battalion, 
expanding his technical and operational expertise in unmanned aerial 
systems.
  Mr. Moceri's service included multiple overseas assignments in 
challenging environments. Early in his career, he joined a Special 
Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force for operations in Norway, where he 
participated in NATO exercises under Operation Thunder Reindeer and 
completed intensive arctic survival training. Later, he deployed with 
the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit during Operation Allies Refuge, 
contributing to a critical mission that secured the safe relocation of 
Afghan allies and demonstrated the Marine Corps' commitment to 
humanitarian assistance and international security.
  Throughout his service, Domenico earned numerous decorations, 
including the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Marine Corps 
Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the 
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one Bronze Service Star, the Global War 
on Terrorism Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one 
Bronze Service Star, and the Presidential Unit Citation.
  Following his honorable discharge in 2023, Mr. Moceri returned to 
Michigan and continues to serve his community as a Construction Project 
Manager with Moceri Companies, supporting development projects across 
Lake Orion, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills, and the City of Rochester. 
He remains actively engaged in the veteran community as a member of VFW 
Post 334, exemplifying the same discipline, integrity, and commitment 
that marked his military service.
  Mr. Speaker, Domenico Moceri's honorable service to our Nation and 
his continued dedication to his community exemplify the very best of 
the United States Marine Corps, and it is my privilege to recognize him 
as our Veteran of the Month.

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