[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1413-E1414]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MAJOR AJ KUEN

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2014

  Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Major AJ Kuen, of 
the United States Army, for his extraordinary service to our nation. He 
served both Congress and the Army during his time on Capitol Hill with 
the Army's House liaison division. Major Kuen was recently assigned to 
continue his excellent work in the Army's chief of legislative liaison 
office at the Pentagon.
  A native of Montville, New Jersey, Major Kuen graduated from the 
United States Military Academy with a Bachelor's Degree in Systems 
Engineering before reporting to the Army's prestigious aviation school. 
He excelled as a young lieutenant and completed the challenging 
qualifications for both the Kiowa and Blackhawk helicopters.
  Major Kuen reported to his first duty assignment in Fort Polk, 
Louisiana to serve as a Blackhawk platoon leader for the Joint 
Readiness Training Center. His skills as both a leader and aviator were 
on full display while he trained units to conduct dangerous aviation 
missions in Afghanistan.
  Major Kuen continued his great work during later assignments. He 
served with the 1st Cavalry Division in Fort Hood, TX where he ensured 
that the Lone Star State received immediate emergency air support from 
the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade during Hurricane Ike. Shortly thereafter, 
Major Kuen deployed to Iraq as the Headquarters and Headquarters 
Company Commander for the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade.
  Major Kuen's exceptional performances as an Army officer allowed him 
to compete for

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the Army Congressional Fellowship Program and serve as a defense fellow 
for Congressman Silvestre Reyes. Major Kuen transitioned to the Army 
house liaison division and took on the challenging responsibilities of 
a legislative liaison between the Army and the U.S. House of 
Representatives.
  His dedication to duty and country are matched by his strong devotion 
to his family. He is married to his lovely wife Lauren and is the proud 
father of his newborn son Wesley.
  Major Kuen is a dedicated officer who has paved a path for future 
leaders to follow. It is my honor to recognize his commitment to duty 
as he proceeds to the next chapter of his remarkable career. I wish him 
and his family nothing but the best in the years to come.

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