[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 138 (Thursday, October 2, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Pages S12368-S12369]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE U.S. ARMY FORCES COMMAND

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
U.S. Army Forces Command, headquartered at Fort McPherson, GA, as it 
celebrates 30 years of dedicated service to our great Nation.

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  On July 1, 1973, U.S. Army Forces Command was formed as part of a 
Department of the Army initiative to reorganize its major headquarters 
and establish a professional, volunteer force.
  U.S. Army Forces Command is the Army's largest major command. It 
trains, mobilizes, and deploys ready land forces in support of 
operations worldwide. U.S. Army Forces Command units have been integral 
in fighting the global war on terrorism abroad as well as in defense of 
our homeland. These soldiers are deployed for our Nation in the 
Balkans, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Sinai, Central and South 
America, and throughout the continental United States.
  Having conducted the largest mobilization of Army Reserve and 
National Guard forces since the Korean war in support of Operations 
Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, U.S. Army Forces 
Command units have demonstrated the strong and seamless partnership 
that exists between the active and reserve components.
  Wherever U.S. Army Forces Command's soldiers and units deploy, they 
accomplish their mission with exemplary professionalism. U.S. Army 
Forces Command's soldiers across the globe are advancing the proud 
record of success achieved by earlier generations of American fighting 
men and women.
  I am extremely proud to have U.S. Army Forces Command headquartered 
in my State. I take this opportunity to commend them and ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring their 30th anniversary and offer best 
wishes for many more years of proud service to our Nation.

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