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RECOGNIZING SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT NHAN H. VO'S RETIREMENT FROM THE 193RD SPECIAL OPERATIONS WING, PENNSYLVANIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
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HON. SCOTT PERRY
of pennsylvania
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I'm honored to recognize Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) Nhan H. Vo upon his retirement as the Quality Assurance and Self-Assessment Program Manager of the 193rd Special Operations Wing (SOW), Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
SMSgt Vo began his military career in the United States Navy in 1991, as a Yeoman on the USS Nassau (LHA-4) where he deployed to Norway, Guantanamo Bay, Haiti, and two tours in the Mediterranean through 1995. In addition, he is an honorary Blue Nose and Shellback.
In 1999, he enlisted with the United States Air Force at the 193rd SOW where he served in various positions with its Communications Squadron, Readiness Squadron, and the 148th Air Support Operations Squadron.
Within the 193rd SOW, SMSgt Vo also served as Diversity Facilitator, Security Forces Augmentee, Physical Fitness Training Augmentee, Special Operations Logistic Readiness Squadron Top Three President, 148th Air Support Operations Squadron First Sergeant, FEMA Region III Homeland Response Force, and Joint Task Force /District of Columbia during Presidential Inauguration operations in 2009 and 2013.
SMSgt Vo's many deployments were in support of Operations Support Democracy, Deny Flight, Sharp Guard, Provide Promise, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. During his career, he twice was awarded the Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for the 193rd SOW, earning the designation with the 193rd Regional Support Group and 193rd SOW. His numerous medals earned throughout his decorated career of service include the: Air Force Meritorious Service Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster; Air Force Achievement Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Commendation Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
I am honored to honor SMSgt Nhan H. Vo's career of distinguished service to the 193rd SOW, the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and our United States of America. I wish him God's many blessings as he departs this phase of his life and embarks upon his next adventure.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 206
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