[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 20254]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        WELCOME HOME, COMPANY C

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from West 
Virginia (Mr. McKinley) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. McKINLEY. Madam Speaker, today I am happy to announce that 
Company C, 150th Aviation United of the West Virginia National Guard is 
on the way home to their families and should arrive this afternoon 
after serving our Nation for the past 12 months in Kosova. Truly, there 
could not be a better Christmas present.
  Company C is based in the First District of West Virginia in my 
hometown of Wheeling and was deployed 1 year ago to Kosova on a 
peacekeeping mission. While overseas, the unit was responsible for all 
aerial operations within their area of responsibility. Company C 
soldiers logged 2,899 flight hours in 951 missions, they ran multiple 
mechanical inspections and refueling missions, and dispensed 246,260 
gallons of fuel.
  The West Virginia National Guard plays a key role in the defense of 
our country and interests around the world. America could not be 
prouder to have these men and women as our representatives.
  Today I am thrilled to say, Welcome home, Company C.

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