[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E380]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING ARMED FORCES DAY AND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE IN THE 
                         UNITED STATES MILITARY

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                      HON. NICHOLAS A. LANGWORTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 2026

  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
service of our brave men and women for Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2026. 
Armed Forces Day is a 76-year tradition to thank all of those who are 
currently serving, as well as those who have served and sacrificed to 
defend our freedom. As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United 
States of America, it is my privilege to recognize the contributions 
our active military members continue to make to our great Nation. 
Freedom was never free, and the men and women who stand up with valor 
and courage must always be held in the highest regard.
  As we speak, the Western New York Armed Forces Committee is preparing 
to recognize fourteen service members at its 63rd Military Ball, and it 
is my honor to include in the Record their names as a tribute to their 
service, and the service of their brothers and sisters in arms:

       SSG Owen Silver--United States Army
       SFC Ashley Blake--United States Army Reserve
       SPC Trevor Lock--New York Army National Guard
       Sgt. Jonathan D. Rieth--New York Guard
       SSgt. Kelsey Trevino--United States Marine Corps
       Cpl. Keane Kistner--United States Marine Corps Reserve
       MA1 Jordan Costello--United States Navy
       MA1 Amanda Paine--United States Navy Reserve
       Cpl. Wilyin Gao--New York Naval Militia
       SSgt. Danny Garrett--United States Air Force
       SSgt. Cameron Swick--United States Air Force Reserve
       TSgt. Gary Buchanan--New York Air National Guard
       MST1 Martin Mueller--United States Coast Guard
       MST2 Krishnan Muthaiah--United States Coast Guard Reserve

  Western New York and the Southern Tier are home to many proud service 
members and veterans, and our community has a long and proud tradition 
of military service. It is my honor to recognize their bravery. On 
behalf of the United States Congress and the constituents of New York's 
23rd Congressional District, I thank these men and women for their 
service and all those who continue to serve with them.

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