[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 79 (Monday, June 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1091]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT COLONEL JERRY S. CHASTAIN

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2003

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Lieutenant Colonel Jerry S. Chastain for his brave service in the 
United States Military during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Upon his graduation from the Citadel, Lieutenant Colonel Chastain was 
commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps. Since 
then, he has served both at home and abroad in the United States, 
Europe and Kuwait. Some of his assignments include Supply Platoon 
Leader and Battalion S-4, Supply and Services Officer, A Company 
Commander, Future Readiness Officer, Executive Officer for the 
Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, and J4 Logistics Commander. In all of 
his positions, he has demonstrated integrity and excellent leadership.
  Lieutenant Colonel Chastain has been recognized with many honors 
during his time in the military. His awards and decorations include the 
Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf 
Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with Three Oak Clusters, the 
Army Commendation Medal, the NATO medal, the Army Staff Badge, the 
Parachutist Badge, and the Air Assault Badge.
  Lieutenant Colonel Chastain has repeatedly demonstrated his devotion 
and commitment to this country. He has boldly stood in defense of our 
Nation and a free world. He serves as an admirable role model for his 
three sons and for all American citizens.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend the gratitude of myself and an entire 
Nation to Lieutenant Colonel Jerry S. Chastain for his service in 
Operation Iraqi Freedom. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
his courageous efforts and wishing him well as he returns home.




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