Congressional Veteran Commendation for Vance Clarke

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Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Command Chief Master Sergeant Vance Michael Clarke of Rockwall, Texas, and award him a Congressional Veteran Commendation. CMSgt Clarke honorably served in the United States Air Force.

CMSgt Clarke followed in his family's footsteps and joined the Air Force in 1980. For over twenty years, he specialized in material management and successfully managed inventory and supplies for our troops. After being promoted to Chief Master Sergeant, he led Supply Squadron nights and helped coordinate airlifts and other operations in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. For his meritorious service, CMSgt Clarke was awarded the Legion of Merit the Meritorious Service Medal with nine oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device with four oak leaf clusters, and many more.

In 2010, CMSgt Clarke retired from the Air Force, and he has continued to be actively involved in our community. He worked as a Program Manager for L3Harris's aircraft and logistics team to help source critical parts for the Air Force. In addition, CMSgt Clarke is the Northeast Chapter President of the Air & Space Forces Association, in which he assists with recruitment efforts to inspire the next generation of Airmen and Guardians to serve our Nation. He is notable for his extraordinary leadership at AFA, as he has transformed the Northeast Chapter into one of the best in the organization. I am proud of CMSgt Clarke's contributions to our community and his dedication to serving our great Nation.

I am honored to represent CMSgt Clarke in Texas' 4th Congressional district. It is a pleasure to award him the Congressional Veteran Commendation for his service to our Nation and the people of North Texas.

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