[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 29, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRIAN D. BEAUDREAULT, UNITED STATES 
                                 MARINE

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                         HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 29, 2021

  Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Lieutenant General Brian David Beaudreault, United States Marine Corps, 
for his service to our great Nation and his family's faithful service 
as well. The theme of his distinguished career has been one of 
achievement with highest honors throughout his 38 years of 
unconditional service to the United States of America.
  Lieutenant General Beaudreault is a second-generation Marine--his 
father, Rene, served in the Marine Corps in World War II. He was 
commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1983 after graduating from the 
University of Massachusetts-Amherst. In his 38 years as a Marine 
Infantry Officer, he has commanded at every level from the platoon to 
the Marine Expeditionary Force.
  Over the course of his career, Lieutenant General Beaudreault has 
deployed in support of military operations in Somalia, East Timer, 
Iraq, and Pakistan. Notably, while in command of 15th Marine 
Expeditionary Unit in Iraq, his masterful leadership in combat helped 
change the balance of power in Al Anbar Province and accelerate the 
multi-national force's successful counterinsurgency fight. In various 
higher headquarters staff positions, including his time as the Marine 
Corps' Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations, 
Lieutenant General Beaudreault significantly impacted the Nation's 
military readiness to face challenges around the globe. We are all 
safer due to his selflessness and dedication.
  Lieutenant General Beaudreault's final tour in the Marine Corps is as 
the Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), based at 
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. It is no easy task to command and care 
for over 40,000 Marines, Sailors, and their families, but Lieutenant 
General and Mrs. Beaudreault have excelled at it. During his time in 
command, II MEF has deployed forces in support of every Geographic 
Combatant Commander, achieved greater naval integration, and improved 
the MEF's readiness as a warfighting headquarters. Much of this 
occurred while II MEF was simultaneously dealing with the challenges of 
the COVID-19 pandemic. Lieutenant General Beaudreault's leadership 
during these challenging times is just one more example of the type of 
Marine that he is--one of the very best.
  Over his years of faithful service, Lieutenant General Beaudreault 
has earned the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, and 
the Bronze Star, among other awards.
  Lieutenant General Beaudreault has served 38 outstanding years in 
support of our beloved Nation and will retire on 8 July 2021. I am 
delighted to have this opportunity to recognize not only Lieutenant 
General Beaudreault, but his entire family for their undeniably 
incredible service to the U.S. Marine Corps and our great nation. Their 
sacrifice and dedication to our nation is truly remarkable. I wish him 
and his beloved wife, Karen, well as they embark on a new chapter in 
their lives. God bless the Beaudreaults, God bless the United States of 
America, and Semper Fidelis.

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