[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1425]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING MAJOR GENERAL DEBORAH A. ASHENHURST

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2014

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Major General 
Deborah A. Ashenhurst for being elected Chair of the National Guard 
Association of the United States Board of Directors. General Ashenhurst 
has the distinguished honor of being the first woman to serve in this 
position.
  Since enlisting in the Ohio Army National Guard in 1978, General 
Ashenhurst's military career has been nothing short of outstanding. 
General Ashenhurst was commissioned as an Engineer Officer through the 
Ohio Army National Guard Officer Candidate School in 1980. After 
completing the Engineer Basic Course, she served as a reconnaissance 
officer with the 54th Support Center. Throughout her service, General 
Ashenhurst has commanded and held staff officer assignments located at 
all levels of the Guard.
  General Ashenhurst's most recent assignments include: the Commanding 
General of the 73rd Troop Command; the Commander of the 237th Personnel 
Services Battalion; the Director of the Property and Fiscal Operations 
for the United States Property and Fiscal Office for Ohio. She has also 
formally served as the Central Ohio Chapter President of the 
Association of the United States Army and President of the Ohio 
National Guard Association.
  Today, General Ashenhurst continues to serve our country with great 
commitment and enthusiasm. She serves as the Adjutant General of the 
Joint Force Headquarters--Ohio. She is also a member of the Ohio 
Governor's cabinet where she is responsible for commanding the Ohio 
National Guard and maintaining the military readiness of the Ohio 
Militia.
  General Ashenhurst has been unwavering in her service to both Ohio 
and to the United States. I offer my sincere congratulations to Major 
General Deborah Ashenhurst for being elected to this position. On 
behalf of Ohio and the country, I thank her for her service and wish 
her the best in her new role.

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