[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12734]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO SENIOR AIRMAN LACEY K. MILLER, THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 
                           AIRMAN OF THE YEAR

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                        HON. JOHN H. RUTHERFORD

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 15, 2017

  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, Senior Airman Lacey Miller's recognition 
stems from her dedication to her country. Airman Miller bravely 
enlisted into the United States Air Force Reserves in February 2012. 
While she was in the reserves, she was attending Materiel Management 
School. Upon completion of technical training, she was assigned to the 
911th Airlift Wing in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She was then assigned to 
the Logistics Readiness Squadron supporting the C-130 Hercules aircraft 
mission set. After a year of serving the squadron, she transitioned to 
her current position in the Florida National Guard as a Materiel 
Management Journeyman assigned to the 290th Joint Communications 
Support Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base. Airman Miller has deployed 
in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel where she was assigned as a 
logistics liaison for nine forward operating bases in Afghanistan areas 
of responsibility, directly supporting Special Operations Forces in 
combat operations.
  Airman Miller can be described as a leader--considerate, courageous, 
and compassionate. At a young age, Lacey took part in helping her 
community, as a volunteer at a Young Life Group where she mentored 
troubled youth. She also cares profoundly for her planet and traveled 
to Sweden to promote eco-friendly farming. In the fall, Senior Airman 
Miller will be attending the University of Florida pursuing a 
bachelor's degree in forestry.
  Airman Lacey Miller is a phenomenal example of service and sacrifice. 
She is truly deserving of the recognition that the United States Air 
Force has bestowed on her as Airman of the Year and we thank her for 
her service to our great nation.

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