[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 125 (Friday, July 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E759]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING LIEUTENANT GENERAL FRANCIS M. BEAUDETTE FOR 32 YEARS OF 
                            MILITARY SERVICE

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 16, 2021

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Lieutenant General 
Francis M. Beaudette for 32 years of distinguished military service.
  Lt. Gen. Beaudette has made immeasurable contributions to our great 
Nation and continues to personify the core U.S. Army values of honor, 
integrity, personal courage, and selfless service. He began his career 
in 1989 as a military intelligence officer and retires as the 
Commanding General of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command at Fort 
Bragg.
  After graduating from The Citadel, Lt. Gen. Beaudette went on to 
serve as a battalion assistant, crewmember, and armor platoon leader in 
Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. He completed Special Forces training 
in 1995 and was assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group before serving 
as the aide-de-camp to the commanding general of the U.S. Army John F. 
Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School and the aide-de-camp to the 
deputy commanding general of Kosovo Forces.
  Over the course of his extraordinary career, Lt. Gen. Beaudette has 
answered the call to duty many times. He previously served as the 
Deputy Commanding General of the 1st Armored Division, Assistant 
Commander of the Joint Special Operations Command, and Commanding 
General of the 1st Special Forces Command. Lt. Gen. Beaudette retires 
as a decorated military leader and true American hero, having earned 
some of the most prestigious awards bestowed by our military. He 
represents the best our Nation has to offer, and his legacy of 
leadership will be felt for generations.
  As Fort Bragg's Congressman, I know I speak for our Nation and our 
community when I say we are truly grateful for Lt. Gen. Beaudette's 
extraordinary service and cannot thank him enough. I have personally 
benefited from his friendship and counsel and would like to offer my 
sincerest appreciation and wish him success in his future endeavors.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in honoring Lieutenant General 
Francis M. Beaudette for 32 years of military service.

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