[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 104 (Thursday, July 12, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1246-E1247]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNITION OF BRIGADIER GENERAL GWEN BINGHAM (U.S. ARMY)

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                          HON. J. RANDY FORBES

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 12, 2012

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a significant 
milestone being reached this year by Brigadier General Gwen Bingham. 
Brig. Gen. Bingham has been given the assignment to be the first woman 
ever to take command of the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. 
The White Sands Missile Range encompasses nearly 3,200 square miles and 
is the largest military installation in the United States, used by the 
Army, Navy, Air Force, NASA, and other government agencies and private 
enterprises for research, development and training.
  Prior to this assignment, Brig. Gen. Bingham was also the first woman 
to hold the position of Quartermaster General and Commandant of the 
U.S. Army Quartermaster School at Fort Lee (Virginia). As Quartermaster 
General, she was responsible for overseeing the training of more than 
20,000 military students annually.
  This milestone marks yet another impressive achievement in an already 
distinguished 31-year career for Brigadier General Bingham. It is a 
testament to her professionalism, character, and selfless sacrifice to 
her country. I am honored to recognize her continued achievements.

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