September 6, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 142 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1089]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          JOSEPH KENT BRENNAN

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 6, 2019

  Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor United States Army 
National Guard Veteran, Command Sergeant Major Joseph Kent Brennan of 
Woodbury in Gloucester County located in New Jersey's First 
Congressional District.
  Command Sergeant Major Joseph Brennan was born on April 1, 1962 in 
Woodbury, NJ and graduated from Gloucester High School. On October 9, 
1979, CSM Brennan enlisted in the United States Army National Guard and 
after four decades of service to the nation, on October 31, 2019 he 
will retire.
  Command Sergeant Major Brennan is a combat Veteran who fought for our 
great nation during Operation Iraqi Freedom III. Over the years he has 
served in various leadership capacities with the U.S. Army, most 
recently as a Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team 
Noncommissioned Officer in Charge.
  To honor his courage, valor and bravery through his service to 
America, Command Sergeant Major Brennan's decorations, awards and 
citations include the Bronze Star OIF, Army Commendation Medal, Army 
Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Components 
Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global 
War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Humanitarian Ribbon, Armed Forces 
Reserve Medal, NCO Professional Development, Service Ribbon, Overseas 
Service Ribbon, Order of St. Barbara and the Ordinance of Samuel Sharp.
  The Command Sergeant Major Brennan is very proud of his ongoing 
association with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 7 chartered to St. 
Stephen's Lutheran Church where he has served as Assistant Scoutmaster, 
Committee Chairman, Member and, was also Cubmaster of BSA Pack 7. He is 
a certified member of the American Legion Post 133, VFW Post 303, 114th 
Regimental Association, 112 FA Association, EANGUS, Combat Veterans 
Motorcycle Association and the NJ Enlisted Association.
  Commander Sergeant Major Brennan and his wife Maryanne have three 
children Joseph, Pat and Katie. He is a certified Master Truck 
Mechanic, was employed at Cornell & Co. and currently is employed at 
Borelli Steel Fabricators in Vineland, NJ.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring Command Sergeant 
Major Joseph Kent Brennan's valiant service to our country.

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