[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 162 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RETIREMENT OF ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GENERAL, MAJOR GENERAL ALLEN E. BREWER 
                             OF MISSISSIPPI

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2016

  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Major General 
Allen E. Brewer, the Assistant Adjutant General of Mississippi, for his 
service in the National Guard. He will retire his time in uniform after 
37 years of loyal service to Mississippi and the United States. Major 
General Brewer was appointed Assistant Adjutant General--Army, in 
October 2015. As the Assistant Adjutant General, he has guided the 
formulation, development and implementation of all programs and 
policies affecting the Mississippi Army National Guard and its nearly 
10,000 Citizen Soldiers.
  Beginning his service in July of 1979, Major General Brewer 
distinguished himself through exceptional meritorious service while 
performing in many positions of responsibility, culminating as The 
Assistant Adjutant General for the State of Mississippi. Major General 
Brewer demonstrated his professionalism, and a God-given gift for 
leadership while serving the Mississippi National Guard. He was 
selected as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations/G3 for the 
Mississippi National Guard. Due to his exceptional performance in 
readiness and planning, he was selected as Commander, Special 
Operations Detachment South where he was responsible for all aspects of 
a Special Operations Headquarters functions and commanded the unit 
during combat operations in Afghanistan in 2012.
  During his command in Special Forces, Major General Brewer was 
requested by name to serve as the Land Component Commander for the 3RD 
Air Force--Blue Flag 10-1 exercise at Hurlburt Field, FL. His vast 
experience of producing results led to his election as national 
chairman for the Special Operations Advisory Committee.
  Major General Brewer's exemplary service in positions of increasing 
responsibility led to his selection as the Director of the Joint Staff, 
Mississippi National Guard in July 2012 and a subsequent promotion to 
Brigadier General. Major General Brewer supervised and directed the 
Mississippi Army National Guard's accomplishment and management of 
budgets and resources for many of the major Army National Guard 
Programs. His service to the Adjutant General as an advisor and counsel 
for the development of Joint Strategic Plans and Programs for Joint 
Training and Exercises was above reproach due to his extensive 
background during his career.
  Receiving over 25 awards and honors in his time in the military, 
Major General Brewer's service in a myriad of positions was 
instrumental to the successes enjoyed by the Mississippi National Guard 
units during numerous combat deployments and domestic responses. He 
passionately displayed hard work and dedication focusing on providing 
ready Soldiers and units to the defense of the nation. Major General 
Brewer's service and accomplishments have had a positive and lasting 
impact on the Mississippi National Guard as well as the United States 
Army.
  I would like to extend my best wishes to Major General Allen E. 
Brewer upon his retirement from the Mississippi National Guard and 
future endeavors and a heartfelt thank you to him and his family for 
their service to this nation, and our state.

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