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This bill proposes to officially name Runway 5L/23R at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina as the "Lieutenant General Carey Runway" in honor of Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey, a distinguished Marine Corps officer. The bill provides a detailed biography highlighting General Carey's extensive military service, which includes combat experiences in Korea, multiple command positions, and significant achievements such as participating in the evacuation of Saigon and earning numerous prestigious awards including the Silver Star Medal and Legion of Merit. After enlisting in 1945 and serving in various roles across multiple decades, General Carey retired in 1983 after reaching the rank of Lieutenant General and serving as Commanding General of the Marine Corps Development and Education Command. The legislation mandates that all future official references to this specific runway will use the new commemorative name, effectively creating a lasting memorial to General Carey's distinguished military career and contributions to the United States Marine Corps.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3256/all-info