[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 126 (Thursday, July 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E636-E637]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING MAJOR GENERAL JAMES J. MINGUS ON HIS 35 YEARS OF MILITARY 
                                SERVICE

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2020

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Major General James 
J. Mingus on his 35 years of exemplary military service. For the last 
two years, Major General Mingus has served as Commander of the 82nd 
Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
  Part of the XVIII Airborne Corps, the 82nd Airborne Division is the 
Nation's Global Response Force and has participated in nearly every 
major United States conflict around the world since its inception. As 
Commander, Major General Mingus answered historic calls to duty on 
behalf of our great nation.
  Major General Mingus began his career in 1981 with the Iowa Army 
National Guard and today fulfills his duty as Commander of the 82nd 
Airborne Division. Throughout his storied career, he has held every 
rank and commanded more than 18,000 paratroopers spread across six 
brigades.
  A decorated public servant, Major General Mingus holds the Defense 
Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf 
Clusters, Bronze Star Medal with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, and a 
Purple Heart. He represents the best our nation has to offer, and 
future generations will look up to his leadership for years to come.
  As Fort Bragg's Congressman, I know I speak for our entire community 
when I say we are truly grateful for his tireless service and

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cannot thank him enough. I extend my most heartfelt appreciation to 
Major General Mingus; his wife, Amy; and children, Nathan, Zoe, and 
Luke as they embark upon this exciting new chapter.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in honoring Major General James 
J. Mingus on his 35 years of extraordinary military service.

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