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ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
FIRST SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 109
Introduced by Brandt, 32; Brewer, 43.
WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Joseph Dunlap enlisted into the United States Army in July 1997 as a Cavalry Scout; and WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Joseph Dunlap attended the Basic Cavalryman's Course, Warrior Leader Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course I and II, Maneuver Senior Leader Course, Company Commander and First Sergeant Course, the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Battalion Commanders Pre-Command Course, Tactical Tracking Operations School, Cavalry Leader's Course, Digital Master Gunner Course, Javelin Operator Course, and Combat Lifesaver Course; and WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Joesph Dunlap's assignments include Command Sergeant Major - 1-134 Cavalry Squadron (Infantry Brigade Combat Team),
Operations Sergeant Major - Headquarters and Headquarters Troop 1-134 Cavalry Squadron (Infantry Brigade Combat Team), First Sergeant - B Troop 1-134 Cavalry Squadron (Infantry Brigade Combat Team), Platoon Sergeant - A Troop 1-134
Cavalry Squadron (Reconnaissance & Surveillance); and WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Joseph Dunlap served in three combat tours to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, a natural disaster response for Hurricane Gustav and a civil unrest response, and overseas deployments for training in
Germany, France, and the Czech Republic; and WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Joseph Dunlap's awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal for Valor - 2nd Award, Army Commendation Medal - 5th Award, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal - 3rd Award, Army Good Conduct Medal,
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal,
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Military
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Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, NATO Medal -
2nd Award, Army Superior Unit Award, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon - 5th Award, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon,
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 'M' Device - 2nd Award, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Action Badge, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Nebraska National Guard Service Medal - 3rd Award, Nebraska National Guard Commendation Medal, Nebraska Homeland Defense Service Ribbon with 'M' Device, and the prestigious Order of Saint George Black Medallion; and WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Joseph Dunlap retired from the United States Army and Nebraska Army National Guard on April 2, 2023, having served the United States and the State of Nebraska faithfully, selflessly, and with distinguished honor for over twenty-five years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, FIRST SESSION:
1. That the Legislature extends its appreciation, admiration, and gratitude to Command Sergeant Major Joseph Dunlap for his commitment, courage,
and leadership in military service to his country and state.
2. That the Legislature congratulates Command Sergeant Major Joseph Dunlap on his retirement from the United States Army and Nebraska Army National Guard after twenty-five years of distinguished service.
3. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Command Sergeant Major Joseph Dunlap.
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