[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 20, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H4483]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR WILLIAM E. HIGH, JR.

  (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Command Sergeant 
Major William E. High, Jr., of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device 
Defeat Organization, or JIEDDO, who will retire from the United States 
Army on May 22, 2014, after 32 years of distinguished service.
  Today, one of the greatest threats faced by our servicemen and -women 
is the IED. While serving at JIEDDO, Command Sergeant Major High worked 
tirelessly to ensure our men and women serving in harm's way have the 
necessary capabilities and training to protect them from this lethal 
threat.
  His contributions made a profound difference and enabled the 
organization to achieve tremendous success in countering the IED 
threat.
  Command Sergeant Major High's numerous awards and decorations include 
the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service 
Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation, and Army 
Commendation Medal, among others; and he also served as a drill 
sergeant during his 32-year career.
  I am proud to share in the celebration of Command Sergeant Major 
High's military career. I would also like to congratulate his wife, 
Ingrid, and his children--Brant, Jared, Nathaniel, and Gabriel--whose 
love and support has aided and strengthened Command Sergeant Major High 
as he served our great Nation.
  I wish him all the best in his retirement.

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