[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 189 (Tuesday, November 26, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1505]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING JARON BROWN AS RUTGERS--CAMDEN MALE STUDENT VETERAN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 26, 2019

  Mr. KIM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jaron Brown of 
Mount Laurel New Jersey, who was named as the Rutgers University--
Camden male Student Veteran of the Year.
  Jaron served in the U.S. Air Force from 2005 to 2017, attaining the 
rank of Staff Sergeant. During his service, Jaron deployed five times 
with his unit to Qatar, Kuwait, Turkey and Kyrgyzstan in support of 
Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn. 
After his overseas deployment, he transferred to Joint Base McGuire-
Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey, where he spent three years as a 
contingency response team chief, and from which he deployed to Iraq in 
support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
  After ending his active duty service in 2017, Jaron chose to pursue 
his bachelor's degree at Rutgers University--Camden, enrolling in the 
fall of 2018. Upon his arrival to campus, he began to work in the 
Office of Military and Veterans Affairs at the University, and became 
active in the student veterans' group on campus, where he now serves as 
president. Jaron remains a leader supporting the military and veteran 
community on campus, assisting other veterans in their transition from 
military life to college life.
  Jaron Brown serves as an example of tremendous sacrifice, 
determination and dedication to his fellow servicemembers. I commend 
him for his desire to not only pursue his degree, but also to engage 
with the campus community and assist other veterans in their 
transition.
  I'd like to thank Jaron for his service to our country, and for 
continuing to engage the student veteran community in South Jersey.

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