[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E201]
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  HONORING THE FAITHFUL SERVICE OF ARMY MAJOR GENERAL BRIAN E. WINSKI

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                           HON. MARK E. GREEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 3, 2021

  Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Army 
Major General Brian Winski for his distinguished and remarkable service 
to this nation. Major General Winski joined the Army in 1989 and was 
commissioned as an officer through the University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee's ROTC program.
  His tenacious spirit and tireless work ethic propelled his swift rise 
through the ranks. Within a few short years, he saw duty as a Rifle 
Platoon Leader during Desert Storm, and he served in Iraq as Chief of 
Operations for the famed 101st Airborne Division, Squadron Commander in 
the 61st Cavalry Regiment, and Brigade Combat Team Commander for the 
1st Cavalry Division. Major General Winski proceeded to serve as Chief 
Legislative a Liaison for the Office of the Secretary of the Army 
before assuming his duties as the Commanding General of the 101st 
Airborne Division and Fort Campbell.
  Throughout his nearly four decades of service, Major General Winski 
has been a constant example of the Army's core principles of duty, 
honor, and courage. In 2006 he was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor 
for his gallant leadership under enemy fire in a fierce 90-minute 
firefight. When approaching his mission objective, a contingent of 
insurgents opened fire on his squad, crippling one of their vehicles. 
Major General Winski took decisive action and led the men under his 
command to dispatch 11 enemy combatants, driving the remaining 
insurgents to retreat.
  Major General Winski's leadership extends far beyond the battlefield. 
Under his leadership, Fort Campbell has been a model Army base, earning 
the top ranking in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command for 
the most intergovernmental support agreements. Furthermore, Major 
General Winski was instrumental in facilitating the construction of a 
local middle school, which will serve the needs of the families 
stationed at Fort Campbell. Although Fort Campbell faced unprecedented 
challenges during the pandemic, Major General Winski's leadership 
ensured that the base was able to maintain readiness in uncertain 
circumstances. Under his guidance, Fort Campbell was able to provide 
critical medical assistance to cities stricken the hardest by the 
pandemic.
  Without question, Major General Winski is a true patriot and has 
repeatedly gone above and beyond the call of duty. In his command of 
soldiers both stateside and across the world, he has led with honor and 
integrity. I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing our deepest 
gratitude for his faithful service and commitment to the defense of our 
nation.

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