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John Barrasso

Republican on Tribute to Major General Gregory C. Porter 2026-09-24

374 words · 19 sentences · 22 clauses

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Thanks 23%Claims 72%Anecdote 5%

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Madam President, Thanks · 23 wordsI rise today to honor MG Gregory Porter and his 40 years of service to our country, State, and the Wyoming National Guard.Thanks Claims · 122 wordsAfter graduating from the University of Wyoming, General Porter began his service in the Wyoming Army National Guard as an aerial observer in the 115th Field Artillery Brigade.¹ At the start of Gov. Mark Gordon’s administration, Greg was selected to lead the Wyoming National Guard as the Adjutant General.² Throughout his time as the Adjutant General, Greg has led the Wyoming Army and Air National Guard through many deployments overseas to the Middle East and Africa. Most notably, under his command, the Wyoming Army Guard 2-300th Field Artillery Regiment completed their first full battalion deployment for a field artillery mission in over 70 years.³ The 2-300th were also under the command and control of the 115th Field Artillery Brigade Headquarters, another first. Anecdote · 17 wordsI have had the honor to visit many of these Wyoming soldiers and airmen overseas on Thanksgiving.Anecdote Claims · 18 wordsOver the years, we worked shoulder-to-shoulder to secure eight C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the 153rd Airlift Wing.⁴ Thanks · 24 wordsThis effort stands as a testament to the determination of the hard-working Wyoming servicemen and women who serve our State and Nation every day.Thanks Claims · 131 wordsThrough the State Partnership Program, General Porter deepened and broadened cooperation between Wyoming and Tunisia.⁵ These of military- to-military and civilian-to-civilian exchanges include education, agriculture, and tourism. The Wyoming National Guard has been in partnership with Tunisia for over 20 years and General Porter is leaving the relationship stronger than ever.⁶ General Porter coordinated the successful Exercise Agile Chariot with the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command and the Wyoming Department of Transportation, WYDOT. Landing a MC-130J with a payload of MH-60 Little Birds, A-10 Thunderbolts, and a MQ-9 Reaper drone on a Wyoming highway is a first.⁷ Agile Chariot proved that Wyoming can support multi-domain operations and exercises. This exercise was a preview of the daring rescue mission to recover the two F-15 aviators downed in the mountains of Iran.⁸ Thanks · 39 wordsFrom second lieutenant to the Adjutant General, Greg Porter’s leadership and dedication have equipped our National Guard with operational prowess. I want to thank General Porter for his unwavering commitment to the Wyoming National Guard and to our Nation.Thanks

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Signal · 68

6 of 6 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I rise today to honor MG Gregory Porter and his 40 years of service to our country, State,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and the Wyoming National Guard.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I have had the honor to visit many of these Wyoming soldiers and airmen overseas on Thanksgiving.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “This effort stands as a testament to the determination of the hard-working Wyoming servicemen and women who serve our State and Nation every day.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “From second lieutenant to the Adjutant General, Greg Porter’s leadership and dedication have equipped our National Guard with operational prowess.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank General Porter for his unwavering commitment to the Wyoming National Guard and to our Nation.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

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Clarity · 100

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Claims · 8

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1“began his service in the Wyoming Army National Guard as an aerial observer in the 115th Field Artillery Brigade”After graduating from the University of Wyoming, Gregory Porter began his service in the Wyoming Army National Guard as an aerial observer in the 115th Field Artillery Brigade.search
2“Mark Gordon’s administration, Greg was selected to lead the Wyoming National Guard as the Adjutant General.”Gregory Porter was selected as Adjutant General of the Wyoming National Guard at the start of Governor Mark Gordon’s administration.search
3“the Wyoming Army Guard 2-300th Field Artillery Regiment completed their first full battalion deployment for a field artillery mission in over 70 years”Under Porter’s command, the Wyoming Army Guard 2-300th Field Artillery Regiment completed its first full battalion deployment for a field artillery mission in over 70 years.search
4“we worked shoulder-to-shoulder to secure eight C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the 153rd Airlift Wing”Barrasso says eight C-130J Super Hercules aircraft were secured for the Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing.search
5“Through the State Partnership Program, General Porter deepened and broadened cooperation between Wyoming and Tunisia”Through the State Partnership Program, General Porter deepened cooperation between Wyoming and Tunisia.search
6“The Wyoming National Guard has been in partnership with Tunisia for over 20 years”The Wyoming National Guard has been partnered with Tunisia for over 20 years.search
7“and a MQ-9 Reaper drone on a Wyoming highway is a first.”Exercise Agile Chariot involved landing an MC-130J carrying MH-60 Little Birds, A-10 Thunderbolts, and an MQ-9 Reaper drone on a Wyoming highway, described as a first.search
8“This exercise was a preview of the daring rescue mission to recover the two F-15 aviators downed in the mountains of Iran.”There was a rescue mission to recover two F-15 aviators downed in the mountains of Iran.search

Analyzed on 2026-10-20