Recognizing Master Sergeant Gerald Timmins for His Service with the U.S. Marine Corps As A Member of the Medevac Crews During the Vietnam War

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Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Master Sergeant (MSgt) Gerald Timmins for his valiant service with the U.S. Marine Corps as a member of the Medevac crews during the Vietnam War. This recognition is presented in correspondence with the Medevac crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act, which honors the selfless and heroic individuals who served in these lifesaving missions.

MSgt Timmins' service exemplifies the unwavering dedication demonstrated by members of these Medevac crews to both their fellow servicemembers and their country. These crews--which include a pilot, crew chief, and medic--courageously operated helicopter air ambulances and are credited with saving more than 900,000 lives throughout the Vietnam War.

Serving at the Marble Mountain Air Facility with Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16) aboard CH-34 helicopters, MSgt Timmins participated in numerous recovery missions, often under intense enemy fire. His role in rescuing wounded soldiers from active combat zones required extraordinary courage and was vital to saving countless lives. His service reflects the bravery and sacrifice of the many Medevac crew members who risked everything to bring others to safety.

In his military service, MSgt Timmins was recognized with two citations for his courage and devotion to duty under hazardous conditions--an enduring testament to his exceptional service.

Mr. Speaker, let us all join in recognizing MSgt Gerald Timmins for his extraordinary courage as a member of the Medevac crews during the Vietnam War, and thank him for his steadfast commitment to his fellow servicemembers, community, and country.

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