[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E131]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF MAJOR GENERAL GARY WAYNE JOHNSTON

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2022

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life and service of Major General Gary Wayne Johnston who passed 
away on January 20, 2022. My deepest condolences are with his family, 
friends, and loved ones during this time of mourning.
  Gary Johnston was born on October 21, 1964 in Russellville, Arkansas. 
He served in the U.S. Army for over 34 years. He served overseas in 
Germany, the first Gulf War and Afghanistan and commanded the U.S. Army 
Intelligence and Security Command at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. 
Additionally, he was a director of intelligence of the United States 
Special Operations Command and the deputy chief of staff for 
intelligence for Resolute Support Mission. After retiring from the Army 
in 2021, Gary joined Touchstone Futures as the executive Vice President 
for Intelligence, Security, and Risk. He served on the advisory board 
for Leyden Solutions.
  Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Brigadier General 
Amy Johnston; his mother, Bonnie; and children, Lauren, Blake, and 
Parker.
  The Johnston family, and all those who had the opportunity to know 
and serve with him, are in my thoughts and prayers.

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