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RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT JESUS L. NIVAR, JR. ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

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On 2026-08-31, Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-1) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT JESUS L. NIVAR, JR. ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT JESUS L. NIVAR, JR. ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E815-E816] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT JESUS L. NIVAR, JR. ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ______ HON. JACK BERGMAN of michigan in the house of representatives Monday, August 31, 2026 Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize United States Marine Corps Master Sergeant (MSgt) Jesus L. Nivar, Jr. on his retirement after 22 years of honorable and dedicated service to our Nation. This well-deserved honor reflects the professionalism, discipline, and leadership expected of every Marine. A native of Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic, MSgt Nivar, Jr. began his career with the Marine Corps in August of 2004 when he attended recruit training in Parris Island, South Carolina. Upon completion of his training, he quickly rose the ranks from Private First Class to Sergeant before being deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in April of 2011. Following his deployment, MSgt Nivar, Jr. reported to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and served with the 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion and 2nd Marine Logistics group. [[Page E816]] There he was trusted to manage personnel and support deployed forces, leading to a well-deserved promotion to Staff Sergeant. As a result, he was subsequently deployed to serve as the Administrative Chief for the Command Element of the Combined Join Task force in the Horn of Africa until November 2013. In the years following his deployment to the Horn of Africa, MSgt Nivar, Jr. continued to earn positions with increasing responsibility. In November of 2014, he received orders to serve as the Administrative Chief and Funeral Honors Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge at Quantico, Virgina and was later transferred to the Marine and Family Programs to serve as the Administrative Chief. He later provided administrative leadership and inspection oversight at Headquarters, 1st Marine Corps District, and was promoted to Master Sergeant in 2021 while serving with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24. In his most recent position, he served as Adjutant Chief with the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group. Throughout his distinguished military career, MSgt Nivar, Jr. has earned numerous personal decorations, including the Joint Service Commendation Medal, four awards of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, four awards of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and numerous additional service and campaign medals. Mr. Speaker, let us all join in recognizing Master Sergeant Jesus L. Nivar, Jr. on his retirement from the United States Marine Corps. His humility, work ethic, and unwavering dedication to his fellow Marines embody the very best of what it means to serve this great Nation. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT JESUS L. NIVAR, JR. ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E815-E816] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT JESUS L. NIVAR, JR. ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ______ HON. JACK BERGMAN of michigan in the house of representatives Monday, August 31, 2026 Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize United States Marine Corps Master Sergeant (MSgt) Jesus L. Nivar, Jr. on his retirement after 22 years of honorable and dedicated service to our Nation. This well-deserved honor reflects the professionalism, discipline, and leadership expected of every Marine. A native of Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic, MSgt Nivar, Jr. began his career with the Marine Corps in August of 2004 when he attended recruit training in Parris Island, South Carolina. Upon completion of his training, he quickly rose the ranks from Private First Class to Sergeant before being deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in April of 2011. Following his deployment, MSgt Nivar, Jr. reported to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and served with the 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion and 2nd Marine Logistics group. [[Page E816]] There he was trusted to manage personnel and support deployed forces, leading to a well-deserved promotion to Staff Sergeant. As a result, he was subsequently deployed to serve as the Administrative Chief for the Command Element of the Combined Join Task force in the Horn of Africa until November 2013. In the years following his deployment to the Horn of Africa, MSgt Nivar, Jr. continued to earn positions with increasing responsibility. In November of 2014, he received orders to serve as the Administrative Chief and Funeral Honors Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge at Quantico, Virgina and was later transferred to the Marine and Family Programs to serve as the Administrative Chief. He later provided administrative leadership and inspection oversight at Headquarters, 1st Marine Corps District, and was promoted to Master Sergeant in 2021 while serving with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24. In his most recent position, he served as Adjutant Chief with the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group. Throughout his distinguished military career, MSgt Nivar, Jr. has earned numerous personal decorations, including the Joint Service Commendation Medal, four awards of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, four awards of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and numerous additional service and campaign medals. Mr. Speaker, let us all join in recognizing Master Sergeant Jesus L. Nivar, Jr. on his retirement from the United States Marine Corps. His humility, work ethic, and unwavering dedication to his fellow Marines embody the very best of what it means to serve this great Nation. ____________________