[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 116 (Friday, July 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1445-E1446]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 THE 184TH RETURNS: A MOMENT IN HISTORY

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2011

  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, on July 25, an exchange of authority took 
place at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, signifying the end of mission 
for the 184th Expeditionary Sustainment Command--the largest 
Mississippi Army National Guard Unit and the largest one ever led by 
Mississippians.

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  The guard unit is more than 250 strong; most are Mississippians; and 
the size of the unit reflects the size of the mission. They served as 
headquarters for Joint Sustaimnent Command--Afghanistan, affecting more 
than 100,000 U.S. and coalition soldiers and civilians. Over the past 9 
months, the unit delivered nearly 414 million gallons of fuel, 26 
million pounds of ammo, 110 million meals, and 43 million pounds of 
mail.
  This marks an important moment in history and for military logistics, 
and the 184th has made Mississippi, the National Guard, and this Nation 
proud. To them, I am honored to say, ``Welcome Home and thank you.''

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