[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 146 (Thursday, September 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1137]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




ON THE OCCASION OF U.S. ARMY MAJOR MILES MILLER'S COMPLETION OF SERVICE 
                            IN DECEMBER 2019

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                          HON. MAC THORNBERRY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2019

  Mr. THORNBERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Major Miles 
Miller, U.S. Army, to honor his completion of military service. Major 
Miller is departing the Army after serving our country for more than a 
dozen years helping to defend our great nation.
  Inspired by his family's history of military service and by the 
attacks of September 11, Major Miller enlisted in the Army in 2006 to 
help fight the Global War on Terrorism. After completing his Basic 
Combat Training and Officer Candidate School, Major Miller joined the 
historic 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, 
Kentucky. During his time as a ``Screaming Eagle,'' he deployed first 
to Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and later to 
Kandahar, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  While in Iraq, Major Miller commanded a 55-Soldier Distribution 
Platoon and planned, coordinated, and led more than 350 ground-based 
throughout resupply operations to forward combat outposts. These 
successful missions delivered over one million gallons of fuel and 
water and two million tons of ammunition and supplies supporting 
uninterrupted life support sustainment and operations for nearly 1,000 
U.S. and Iraqi security force personnel.
  In Afghanistan, Major Miller was a key planner and logistical 
operations manager for an 800-Soldier deployment to Afghanistan. He led 
a 12-Soldier cross-functional team that coordinated the construction 
and improvements of six new and existing combat outposts while 
simultaneously procuring nearly ten million dollars of life support and 
base security contracts and commodities, which increased logistical 
capabilities and operational limits for U.S. and Afghan security 
forces.
  Following his deployments, Major Miller held a broad and diverse 
series of leadership positions, including commanding the Army's only 
Active Duty Heavy Boat Company, the 97th Transportation Company, at 
Fort Eustis, Virginia. As a result of his exceptional performance with 
increasing rank and responsibilities, Major Miller was selected for the 
prestigious Army Congressional Fellowship Program where he served as a 
Defense Fellow in my office and in the Army's House Liaison Division.
  During his time as my Defense Fellow, Major Miller was an invaluable 
member of my team. He routinely advised me and my staff on national 
defense and veterans' affairs issues and priorities for the 2016 
National Defense Authorization Act. Additionally, he collaborated with 
my district staff and multiple federal agencies to resolve dozens of 
veteran and military-related casework issues while drafting hundreds of 
official responses to constituent inquiries.
  While serving in the House Liaison Division, Major Miller helped 
advance Army interests as the intermediary for legislative 
correspondence, policy, and constituent issues between the Army and 58 
offices of the U.S. House of Representatives. He also facilitated U.S. 
diplomacy abroad and congressional oversight as the lead planner and 
escort for over 400 Members of Congress and staff during nearly 40 
worldwide fact-finding and investigative missions. Major Miller 
escorted me on several overseas visits to military installations that 
aided my decision making and priorities as Chairman of the House Armed 
Services Committee.
  Throughout his distinguished military career, Major Miller was 
recognized and rewarded for his exceptional performance, including his 
selection as the Basic Combat Training ``Soldier of the Cycle'' in 2007 
and his early promotion to the rank of Major in 2016. He also received 
27 individual and unit awards and badges for military service, 
including two Bronze Star Medals awarded for meritorious achievement 
and service for combat leadership during both Operations Iraqi and 
Enduring Freedom and the U.S. Army Transportation Corps Honorable Order 
of Saint Christopher Medal.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize Major Miller for these 
outstanding achievements, thank him for his service, and wish him and 
his family well with their future endeavors.

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