[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4182-S4183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT MEGAN W. PARROTT

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate CMSgt Megan W. Parrott on her retirement from the U.S. Air 
Force after more than 27 years of distinguished service in uniform to 
our Nation.

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  Throughout her accomplished career, Chief Master Sergeant Parrott has 
exemplified the professionalism, leadership, and commitment to 
excellence that define the very best of the U.S. Air Force. She 
currently serves as the strategic communications advisor to the Chief 
of the Air Force Reserve, where she oversees the development and 
coordination of strategic communications that advance the Reserve's 
priorities and strengthen engagement with Congress, community partners, 
and other key stakeholders.
  Chief Parrott began her military service in 1999 as an aircraft 
maintenance guidance and control technician on the KC-10A Extender. 
Following her transition to the Air Force Reserve, she held numerous 
leadership roles within the maintenance community before being selected 
to serve as the operations noncommissioned officer in charge for the 
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 
Her exceptional performance, sound judgment, and steadfast dedication 
earned her some of the Air Force Reserve's most significant leadership 
opportunities.
  I had the privilege of getting to know Megan when she served in my 
office as my Defense fellow in 2018. As the first enlisted legislative 
fellow selected from the Air Force Reserve, she brought invaluable 
insight and expertise to my staff, advising on defense, national 
security, and veterans' affairs policy. Those who had the opportunity 
to work with her appreciated the professionalism, integrity, and 
dedication to public service she demonstrated to benefit Arkansans and 
the military and veteran community across our Nation.
  Chief Parrott's career reflects an unwavering devotion to duty and a 
steadfast commitment to serving both the Air Force Reserve and our 
country. We are tremendously proud of her selfless service, exemplary 
leadership, and commitment to the men and women of our Armed Forces.
  On behalf of the U.S. Senate, the Senate Air Force Caucus, and a 
grateful nation, I extend my sincere appreciation to Chief Parrott and 
her family for their many years of sacrifice and dedication. I 
congratulate her on an extraordinary career and wish her continued 
success in the years ahead.

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