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| CREC-2026-02-23-pt1-PgE151-5 | 2026-02-23 | 119 | 2 | HONORING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR CHARLES "DOUG" WALKER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E151 | E152 | 172 Cong. Rec. E151 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E151-E152] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR CHARLES ``DOUG'' WALKER _____ HON. MATT VAN EPPS of tennessee in the house of representatives Monday, February 23, 2026 Mr. VAN EPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Command Sergeant Major Charles ``Doug'' Walker for his extraordinary service and steadfast dedication to the United States Army and to our Nation. Command Sergeant Major Walker joined the United States Army in 1998 as an Infantryman and immediately assessed into the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, where he spent his formative years as both a Soldier and a Non-Commissioned Officer. From the outset of his career, Command Sergeant Major Walker distinguished himself through discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to mission and soldiers. Over the course of his 27-year career, Command Sergeant Major Walker has served in a wide range of critical assignments across United States Army Special Operations Command and XVIII Airborne Corps. His service includes assignments with the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault, the 3rd Infantry Division, and the Asymmetric Warfare Group. Throughout these assignments, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, ultimately serving in every enlisted leadership position from Fire Team Leader to Division Command Sergeant Major. Command Sergeant Major Walker has deployed numerous times in support of the Global War on Terror, as well as on multiple worldwide deployments, answering the Nation's call whenever and wherever needed. His operational experience and battlefield leadership have left a lasting impact on the soldiers he led and the units he served. A lifelong professional, Command Sergeant Major Walker has completed all levels of the U.S. Army's Non-Commissioned Officer Education System. He is a graduate of Ranger School and has earned Airborne, Air Assault, Pathfinder, and Jumpmaster qualifications. In addition to his extensive military education, he holds a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Oklahoma, reflecting his continued commitment to personal and professional development. Throughout his distinguished career, Command Sergeant Major Walker's service has been recognized with numerous awards and decorations, including, but not limited to, the Legion of Merit, three Bronze Star Medals, four Meritorious Service Medals, and the Valorous Unit Award, among many others. He [[Page E152]] has earned the Ranger Tab, Master Combat Infantryman's Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge, symbolizing a career defined by excellence, sacrifice, and mastery of his profession. He is also a proud member of the Order of St. Maurice, the Order of St. Barbara, and the Order of Saint Michael--Airborne, and an honorary member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Association. Without question, Command Sergeant Major Charles ``Doug'' Walker represents the very best of the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps. His leadership, professionalism, and devotion to soldiers have strengthened every formation he has served and have left an enduring legacy within the United States Army. I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing our deepest gratitude to Command Sergeant Major Walker for his exemplary service and for his unwavering commitment to the defense of our Nation. ____________________ |