[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15172]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT GARRETT EDMOND ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 2017

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
retirement of Chief Master Sergeant Garrett Edmond, who I have had the 
privilege of working with for many years.
  CMSgt Garrett Edmond began career his with the United States Airforce 
when he enlisted in August, 1985 as an Airman First Class at Warner 
Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia. He deployed overseas and served our 
country during Desert Storm, Operation Allied Forces, and Operation 
Southern Watch. Throughout his career, CMSgt Edmond participated in 
numerous humanitarian projects in the Caribbean and Central and South 
America. He worked diligently protecting our country and achieved the 
rank of Chief Master Sergeant in 2005. This is the highest enlisted 
rank one can obtain as well as the ninth highest rank in the Air Force 
overall.
  In recognition of his invaluable contributions to the Air Force, he 
has received numerous medals during his service, including the Defense 
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster. This Medal is 
awarded to those who display exceptional non-combat achievements or 
commendable service. He has also received the Air Force Commendation 
Medal and the Joint Service Achievement Medal with two oak leaf 
clusters. All of the medals and awards he has received an indication of 
his great service to our country.
  I have worked closely with CMSgt Edmond over the years. He has been 
an instrumental addition to the Academy Day I host which provides 
information to high school students who have an interest in joining our 
Armed Forces. His dedication to our country and our youth is 
commendable.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Chief Master Sergeant 
Garrett Edmond for his tremendous service to our nation, and I ask my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing this remarkable individual.

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