Recognizing Lt. Colonel Richard Cameron Anshus for Outstanding Military Service

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Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lt. Colonel Richard Cameron Anshus, a Vietnam Veteran from O'Fallon, Illinois, with an extensive and rich military career.

Lt. Colonel Anshus graduated from West Point in 1970 and went into the service during the Vietnam War. His OH-6 helicopter was shot down by enemy fire during a reconnaissance mission; and he was captured and held as a Prisoner of War for 25 months, until he was liberated on March 27, 1973. Upon repatriation, Lt. Colonel Anshus continued his service. He worked at several bases around the United States and internationally, assisting in various operations. For eight years, Lt. Colonel Anshus was the Army Liaison Officer to the Air Mobility Command at Southern Illinois' Scott Air Force Base, where he retired in 1997.

For his bravery and service to country. Lt. Colonel Anshus has been awarded three Bronze Star Medals, two Purple Hearts, two Meritorious Service Medals, three Air Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, and a Prisoner of War Medal.

During his retirement, Lt. Colonel Anshus has been active member of his O'Fallon community. He is a lifetime member of O'Fallon's Sportsman Club. a member of First United Methodist Church, and a member of the O'Fallon Noon Rotary Club, where he has won several awards for his service.

Please join me in honoring Lt. Colonel Anshus for his dedicated service and all he has contributed to his country and community.

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