Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Colonel Angela Ochoa for her distinguished service as the 19th Airlift Wing Commander at Little Rock Air Force Base. Colonel Ochoa was commissioned in 2001, and throughout her career has flown in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Resolute Support, Operation Freedom's Sentinel, and Volant Shogun. Colonel Ochoa has spent the last 2 years dedicated to the C-130 airlift community, ensuring that the 19th Wing is mission ready for global support. Through her efforts, she has left a positive impact on more than 10,000 personnel and families that travel in and out of Little Rock Air Force Base every day. In addition to her focus on combat readiness of the force, Colonel Ochoa continued to vitalize and support the central Arkansas community through the introduction of the Department of Defense's STARBASE program, which provides STEM-focused education opportunities for children in the area. She has also made immeasurable contributions to our community through the Honorary Commander Program. I wish Colonel Ochoa continued success as she comes here to metro Washington, D.C., and takes command of the 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews. Happy 187th Birthday, Arkansas”