[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 130 (Thursday, July 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF COLONEL ROBERT CAMERON, UNITED STATES 
                                  ARMY

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2020

  Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I'm honored to congratulate Colonel
  (COL) Robert Cameron upon his retirement following thirty-three years 
of outstanding service to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the 
United States Army. COL Cameron has sacrificed a great deal of his life 
to both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and our Nation, and I'm 
privileged not only to commemorate his career, but to have served 
alongside him in uniform.
  Robert Cameron entered the military on July 20, 1987, first as an 
enlisted Soldier and then as a commissioned officer in both the Armor 
branch and the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. During his 12 years 
as an Armor officer, he served as an Executive Officer and Company 
Commander in the 28th Infantry Division--the oldest, continuously 
serving Division in the Nation. In 2002, he transitioned to the JAG 
Corps, in which he culminated his military career. He has served in 
myriad and numerous roles, consistently executing each with 
excellence--to include Operational Law Attorney, Trial Counsel, Chief 
of Legal Assistance, Defense Counsel, Brigade Judge Advocate, Command 
Judge Advocate, Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, and Division Staff Judge 
Advocate. COL Cameron's final duty position was serving as the State 
Judge Advocate for the Joint Forces Headquarters, Pennsylvania National 
Guard--the most senior legal adviser in the command.
  Throughout his storied and honorable career, COL Cameron's duty 
positions oversaw numerous missions of high priority/visibility. He 
served as the Staff Judge Advocate and senior legal adviser to the 
Commander during domestic operations designated as National Special 
Security Events, including: The World Meeting of Families (Pope 
Francis' 2015 visit to Philadelphia, PA; and Military Support to 
Civilian Authorities for the 2016 Democratic National Convention in 
Philadelphia.
  COL Cameron deployed in support of three different operational 
assignments: Operation Stabilization Force, Bosnia (2002-03); Operation 
Iraqi Freedom (2008-09); and most recently, Operation Spartan Shield, 
Kuwait (2018). He also served in support of numerous OCONUS warfighter 
exercises, to include Operations Bright Star (Egypt), and Rochambeau 
(France).
  At various points throughout his career, COL Cameron solidified and 
redefined the foundation for SJA operations by re-implementing staff 
assistance visits to units at all levels, and reporting requirements--
allowing for seamless transition of incoming and outgoing personnel. 
While deployed in the Middle East in 2018, he was the first National 
Guard Judge Advocate to present at the Global Update for the Worldwide 
CLE, in addition to ensuring consistent legal coverage for the U.S. 
Embassy in Kuwait.
  COL Cameron's impact--and his military legacy--is evidenced by the 
highly professional and competent Judge Advocates and Paralegals to 
whom he has served as mentor; those who will continue his legacy of 
professionalism and highest standard of service to the Soldiers of the 
United States Army.
  Upon his retirement, COL Cameron earned an honorary promotion to 
Brigadier General on the Pennsylvania National Guard Retired List.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in commending Colonel Robert Cameron on 
his distinguished career, and selfless and tireless service to our 
Nation. I congratulate him on a job exceptionally well done and wish 
him Godspeed in his future adventures.

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