[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1306]
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                   TRIBUTE TO LT. GEN. JOHN E. MILLER

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 24, 1997

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to bring to the 
attention of the House of Representatives and the American public the 
distinguished record of service to our Nation by a fellow Missourian, 
Lt. Gen. John E. Miller. He is retired from the U.S. Army today after 
serving this great Nation for over 34 years.
  Entering the U.S. Army in 1963 as an infantry officer, Lieutenant 
General Miller started his career by serving two tours in Vietnam, 
first as the commander of B Company, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 327th 
Infantry, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division and then as a district 
senior advisor. Advisory Team 68, Delta Regional Assistance Command. 
During his service in Vietnam, he earned a Silver Star, a Bronze Star 
with the ``V'' device, an Air Medal with the ``V'' device, a Purple 
Heart, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
  Lieutenant General Miller has served in many diverse assignments, 
including commanding general, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort 
Leavenworth; deputy commanding general for combined arms, U.S. Army 
Training and Doctrine Command; and commandant, U.S. Army Command and 
General Staff College. Other key assignments include: commander of the 
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell; deputy 
commandant, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College; assistant 
division commander (Maneuver), 8th Infantry Division; assistant deputy 
chief of staff for combat developments, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine 
Command, Fort Monroe, VA, commander, 1st Brigade, and later chief of 
staff, 9th Infantry Division (Motorized), Fort Lewis, WA.
  In culmination of his long and illustrious career, Lieutenant General 
Miller served as deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Training and 
Doctrine Command, Fort Monroe, VA. In this capacity, he has been the 
driving force as the architect of the future for the Army, developing 
and integrating future concepts and requirements for doctrine, 
training, and combat developments for Army XXI to operate with joint, 
combined, multinational, and interagency organizations. Lieutenant 
General Miller provided vision and guidance in the development of the 
Army After Next Program and has been instrumental in integrating Army 
models and simulations into a dynamic, efficient, and effective 
program. He has led the effort in developing investment strategies 
which lay the foundation for the Army to grow into the early 21st 
century. In addition to his combat decorations, Lieutenant General 
Miller has earned the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit 
with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Soldiers Medal, the Meritorious Service 
Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation Medal, and the 
Army Achievement Medal. He has also earned the Parachutist Badge, the 
Air Assault Badge, and the Army Staff Identification Badge.
  Mr. Speaker, there is not enough time in the day to thoroughly 
highlight the many contributions that this outstanding Missourian has 
made to our Army. He has dedicated his life to our soldiers and our 
Nation. He is truly a leader of leaders.

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