[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 206 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1281]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MAJOR GENERAL JAY LINDELL

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                            HON. JASON CROW

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2021

  Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, I, along with Representative Perlmutter, 
Representative DeGette, Representative Lamborn, Representative Neguse, 
Senator Hickenlooper, and Senator Bennet rise today to recognize the 
service and accomplishments of Major General Jay Lindell and 
congratulate him on his upcoming retirement.
  A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and Veteran of Operation 
Desert Storm, Major General Lindell served our nation as a fighter 
pilot and as Commander of the 35th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base 
in South Korea and the 27th Operations Group at Cannon Air Force Base 
in New Mexico.
  In his highly decorated career, Major General Lindell logged more 
than 4,000 flying hours and was a recipient of the Silver Star--the 
third-highest military decoration for valor in combat. After leaving 
his combat role, he went on to serve as a Colonel, a Brigadier General, 
and was eventually promoted to Major General to serve as the Director 
of Global Power Programs in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of 
the Air Force for Acquisition.
  After over 33 years of valiant service to our country, Major General 
Lindell left the Air Force and was appointed by the Colorado Office of 
Economic Development and International Trade as Colorado's Aerospace & 
Defense Industry Champion. Due in no small part to Major General 
Lindell's dynamic and inspirational leadership, Colorado soon ranked 
No. 1 in the nation in aerospace employment per capita. During his 
tenure, Colorado became the proud home of the United States Space 
Command Headquarters at Peterson Space Force Base and saw two bases 
redesignated: Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora and Schriever Space 
Force Base in Colorado Springs.
  Beyond Major General Lindell's dedication to the aerospace and 
defense industry, he has given back to our community and made it his 
mission to advocate on behalf of active duty veterans and their 
families. Major General Lindell has served on several boards committed 
to strengthening our community through providing youth space education 
programs, creating economic opportunities for veterans, and ensuring we 
fulfil our sacred promise to care for veterans and their families when 
they return from duty.
  Major General Lindell's contributions to our country and the 
community epitomize what it means to go above and beyond the call of 
duty. We congratulate Major General Lindell on his retirement and thank 
him for his service to our community and nation.

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