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Wilson Honors National Guard

May 14, 2002
Rep. Joe Wilson, R-SC, today on the House Floor paid tribute to the vital role the National Guard has played in the United States for the last 365 years."Mr. Speaker, in May we celebrate National Military Appreciation Month. This month we are reminded to actively honor and support all of our men and women in uniform who voluntarily risk their lives so that we may achieve peace through strength," said Rep. Wilson."I would like to give special recognition to America's oldest military branch, the National Guard, which has celebrated 365 years of service. As the son of a veteran, myself a Colonel in the South Carolina Army National Guard, and with three sons in the military, I have seen the service the Guard provides in defense of America's homeland. My colleagues are extraordinary people who train year-round, and are ready at a moments notice to leave their families and jobs to defend our liberty. In South Carolina, we are fortunate to have dedicated leadership with Adjutant General Stan Spears."Most recently, in the War Against Terrorism over 50,000 guardsmen and women have been called to duty. Today's National Guard continues its historic dual mission: protecting life and property within our borders, while providing units trained, equipped and ready to defend the United States and its interests, all over the globe," said Rep. Wilson.###