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H 5528

Chief Master Sergeant George J Huffstetler

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 119 co-sponsors

South Carolina honors CMSgt Huffstetler for his long, dedicated National Guard service and leadership; the resolution is ceremonial recognition only.

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Bill Summary · H 5528

Summary: H 5528 (2025-2026) – Chief Master Sergeant George J. Huffstetler (South Carolina)

Note: This bill is a House Resolution recognizing the retirement of CMSgt George J. Huffstetler, rather than a law imposing new obligations or creating new programs. The primary content is ceremonial and commemorative.

1. Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution recognizes and honors Chief Master Sergeant George J. Huffstetler upon his retirement after a lengthy and varied career in military and federal service.
  • It acknowledges his exemplary service with the North Carolina Air National Guard, his prior Navy service, and his broader contributions to guard infrastructure, training, budgeting, and program management.
  • The resolution conveys gratitude from the South Carolina House of Representatives and extends best wishes for future success and happiness.

2. Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition by the South Carolina House of Representatives:
    • Acknowledges Huffstetler’s background, including military service starting in 1990 (US Navy) and subsequent enlistment in the Air National Guard in 1994.
    • Highlights Desert Storm veteran status, combat sorties (over 3,000), and participation in operations such as Deny Flight, Southern Watch, UN peacekeeping in Bosnia, and Somalia operations in the early 1990s.
    • Describes roles in the 145th Civil Engineer Squadron (NC Air National Guard) and contributions as a federal instructor, training site development, and curriculum innovation.
    • Notes leadership positions and responsibilities: facility manager, Senior Enlisted Leader for the 145th Civil Engineer Squadron, federal program manager for facilities operations and maintenance, and federal resource advisor with a multi-million-dollar annual budget.
    • Highlights selective assignments by the National Guard Bureau to validate civil engineer budgets totaling over $240 million across multiple years.
    • Lists awards: Meritorious Service Medal (with two oak leaf clusters), Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (oak leaf cluster), among others.
  • Presentation and ceremonial aspects:
    • Provides that a copy of the resolution be presented to Huffstetler.

3. Who or What Is Affected

  • Directly affects: Chief Master Sergeant George J. Huffstetler (honorary recognition by the South Carolina House).
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Public awareness of his service, and the broader recognition of National Guard and joint service contributions within South Carolina and the region.
  • No new statutory powers, funding, or policy changes are created by this resolution.

4. Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action history indicates the resolution was introduced and adopted on April 15, 2026.
  • This is a commemorative resolution, typically votable by the House as a ceremonial act rather than a bill that changes law or creates programs.
  • The resolution includes a broad list of co-sponsors from both major party lines and various committees, underscoring broad ceremonial support.

5. Contextual Notes

  • While titled with Huffstetler’s name, the document functions as a formal House recognition rather than a substantive policy measure.
  • The content emphasizes the integration of Army/Air National Guard roles, international operations, training-site development, and fiscal stewardship within the National Guard context.

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