[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT NATALIE A. BRIGGS

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 20, 2026

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Chief Master Sergeant 
Natalie A. Briggs on the auspicious occasion of her retirement upon 26 
years of selfless service to our Nation.
  Chief Master Sergeant Natalie Briggs has more than 25 years of human 
resources, personnel management, and military leadership experience in 
the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. She currently serves as Senior 
Enlisted Leader for the 193d Special Operations Wing Force Support 
Squadron, where she serves as a principal advisor to commanders on 
enlisted morale, welfare, training, readiness, and mission execution, 
while being the vital bridge between enlisted personnel and senior 
leadership. In this role, she helps reinforce the Air Force core 
values, professional military standards, and culture of readiness while 
advocating for policies and decisions that support Airmen and their 
families.
  Throughout her career, Chief Master Sergeant Briggs has held key 
leadership roles across force sustainment, human resources, recruiting 
and retention, personnel readiness, casualty assistance, contingency 
operations, and crisis action support. She has led teams, managed 
programs affecting thousands of Airmen, guided commanders and 
supervisors through complex personnel matters, and supported major 
deployment, conversion, and readiness initiatives. Known for her sound 
judgment, regulatory expertise, professionalism, and compassionate 
leadership, Chief Master Sergeant Briggs consistently strengthened 
programs, improved processes, and developed Airmen at every level.
  Having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management from 
Eastern University, and an associate's degree in human resources from 
the Community College of the Air Force, Chief Master Sergeant Briggs' 
professional development includes Distinguished Graduate honors from 
the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Non-Commissioned Officer 
Academy, and Airman Leadership School. Her career reflects a strong 
commitment to service, mentorship, mission readiness, and trusted 
leadership within the military community.
  Chief Master Sergeant Briggs has earned numerous awards, including 
the: Meritorious Service Medal (w/2 OLC); Air and Space Commendation 
Medal (w/2 OLC); Meritorious Unit Award (w/l OLC); Air and Space 
Outstanding Unit Award (w/5 OLC); and the Air Reserve Forces 
Meritorious Service Medal (w/7 OLC). She has deployed to Andrews Air 
Force Base as the A1 Representative in support of Operation Jump Start 
in 2006, and to RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, with the 1st Expeditionary 
Reconnaissance Squadron in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 
2009. In Cyprus, during emergency aircraft diversion, Chief Master 
Sergeant Briggs employed shelf-plans untouched for 10 years and 
deployed 20 personnel to recover the aircraft.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored and privileged to recognize, commend, and 
congratulate Chief Master Sergeant Natalie A. Briggs upon the 
auspicious occasion of her retirement after more than 26 years of 
outstanding and selfless service to our Nation. Her dedication, 
professionalism, and tireless devotion are a great credit to herself, 
our Commonwealth, the U.S. Air Force and the United States of America 
and set the standard by which all should be judged.

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