Recognizing the Retirement of Master Sergeant Christine Inch, 193rd Special Operations Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard

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Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I'm honored to congratulate Master Sergeant (MSgt) Christine Inch on her well-earned retirement after 23 years of service to our communities, Commonwealth and Country while serving in the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard.

Following the heinous and cowardly attacks of 9/11, MSgt Inch served as the Wing Command Staff Orderly. She ensured that (amongst myriad other duties), before boots or bombs hit the ground in Afghanistan, Airmen--and all United States Service Members'--only flying/ psychological operations/broadcasting platform was already over target delivering messages of freedom.

MSgt Inch was instrumental to the mission assurance and success for over 350 Warfighters in five distinct squadrons. She led the standup of the consolidated Group Commander Support Staff as it transitioned from the squadrons to administration at the Group level. Her direct efforts seamlessly realigned positions and duties to better accommodate critical commander support actions throughout 193rd Special Operations Mission Support Group units.

MSgt Inch's adaptability and affability enabled her to provide leadership as needed, as a critical embedded member during myriad time periods within many Squadrons, and helped ensure thousands of this unique unit's Air Commandos to arrive on time, on target and back home into the loving arms of their families and friends.

In addition to her varied duties and responsibilities, MSgt Inch volunteered as the sole administrative support lead during Operation IRON RESPONSE, providing critical security for the 2015 Papal Visit in Philadelphia. In this position, she facilitated essential personnel data and information-sharing among joint partners, which lead to mission success.

MSgt Inch's dedication and tireless efforts, as well as her administrative subject matter expertise contributed to the 193rd Special Operations Communications Squadron earning the U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Harold W. Grant Award as the best small communications unit in the Air National Guard.

MSgt Inch leaves a ``can-do'' Airman legacy. Her performance and professionalism was exceptional, as she consistently delivered accurate and timely information--eclipsed only by her positive and radiant attitude. Master Sergeant Christine Inch's distinguished career and selfless service to our Nation reflect great credit upon herself, the Air National Guard, the United States Air Force, and the United States of America.

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