[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 7-8]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING U.S. ARMY STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH ALTMANN'S SERVICE IN IRAQ AND 
                              AFGHANISTAN

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                           HON. SEAN P. DUFFY

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 6, 2012

  Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate and honor the 
life and service of Staff Sergeant Joseph Altmann from Marshfield, 
Wisconsin. Staff Sergeant Altmann lost his life on Christmas Day while 
serving our country in the Kunar province of Afghanistan. He suffered 
injuries when insurgents attacked his unit with small-arms fire. Staff 
Sergeant Altmann was serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters 
Company, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, 
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

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  Mr. Speaker, Staff Sergeant Altmann embodied the best qualities of a 
true American hero. He was a dedicated soldier and a brave man who 
fought for a cause greater than himself--a feat to which not many may 
attest. He served his country not only in Afghanistan, but re-enlisted 
in order to do so after completing two previous tours in Iraq. He died 
protecting the freedoms we all too often take for granted.
  Staff Sergeant Altmann's heroic sacrifice and exemplary service will 
not soon be forgotten. He has made his wife, his family, his home State 
of Wisconsin and his country eternally proud. It is my humbling honor 
to pay due tribute to him and I urge my colleagues to join me today in 
honoring the life of Staff Sergeant Joseph Altmann for the sacrifice he 
made for this country and for our freedom.