[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1013]
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RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE MILITARY SERVICE OF SERGEANT MAJOR JEFFREY H. 
                                 DIXON

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 1, 2011

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished career 
of Sergeant Major Jeffrey H. Dixon on the occasion of his retirement 
from the United States Marine Corps. I offer SgtMaj Dixon my sincerest 
thanks for his 33 years of dedicated service in protecting our nation 
and safeguarding its future.
  SgtMaj Dixon joined the Marine Corps in 1978 at Parris Island, South 
Carolina. On four separate occasions, SgtMaj Dixon was meritoriously 
promoted through the ranks with participation in the evacuation of a 
U.S. embassy, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and subsequent 
combat operations in Beirut, Lebanon--all within the first five years 
of his career.
  In 1983, SgtMaj Dixon reported to 2/1 and completed a deployment as a 
Platoon Sergeant to Okinawa, Japan as well as a western pacific 
deployment. During this tour, SgtMaj Dixon's exceptional skills were 
set apart when his squad won the First Marines Rifle Squad competition. 
Shortly following, SgtMaj Dixon was selected along with nine other 
Marines to form what became the Combat Assault Training Section where 
he designed and instructed multiple courses that are utilized to this 
day.
  SgtMaj Dixon's additional tours of duty include Operation Desert 
Shield and Desert Storm, the 11th and 15th MEU, Operations Desert 
Thunder and Desert Fox, Task Force 58 in Afghanistan and Operation Iraq 
Freedom I & II. Throughout these deployments, SgtMaj Dixon 
distinguished himself by extraordinary acts of leadership time and 
again. Among his many accomplishments, his decorations include 
Meritorious Service Medals, a Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement 
Medals and a Combat Action Ribbon. These recognitions are a true 
testament of SgtMaj Dixon's dedication, leadership and commitment to 
our country.
  In 2007 SgtMaj Dixon was assigned as the SgtMaj for Marine Corps Base 
Camp Pendleton where in 2008, as a reflection of his work, the Base won 
the Commander and Chiefs Installation Excellence award. Moreover, 
SgtMaj Dixon's service in his current position as the Sergeant Major 
for the Marine Corps Installations West has truly been the capstone of 
a remarkable military career.
  SgtMaj Dixon's demonstrated leadership, dedication and expertise has 
inspired countless fellow Marines As he enters this new stage of his 
life, I hope that SgtMaj Dixon will benefit from his years of work, 
just as the United States Marine Corps has benefited. I offer him my 
congratulations and may he enjoy a rewarding retirement.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to please join me in honoring all the brave 
men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, and 
the admirable service of Sergeant Major Jeffrey Dixon.

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