[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E309]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF MAJOR GENERAL BILLY NABORS

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 29, 2022

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the service of Major General Billy Nabors whom I have had the pleasure 
of serving with in the Mississippi National Guard. He is celebrating 
his retirement after 27 years of service and I wish him all the best in 
this exciting new chapter in life.
  Major General Nabors was commissioned through Officer Training School 
and graduated Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base 
in 1985. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Millsaps College in 
Jackson. He served eight years active duty as a T-37 instructor, Air 
Training Command, and KD-135C/R aircraft commander, Strategic Air 
Command. As of his retirement, he has served as the Assistant Adjutant 
General and Commander, Mississippi Air National Guard. He is 
responsible to the Adjutant General for directing Air National Guard 
operations and establishing policy to ensure the combat readiness and 
mission capability of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, 172d Airlift Wing 
and Combat Readiness Training Center. Major General Nabors is a combat 
veteran of Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Kosovo and Enduring/Iraqi 
Freedom. Prior to his current role, General Nabors was the Chief of 
Staff, Mississippi Air National Guard.
  Major General Nabors has served on a wise variety of assignments and 
received numerous awards over the course of his career including the 
Legion of Merit Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, the Global War on 
Terrorism Service Medal, and the Mississippi War Medal with bronze 
star, just to name a few.
  I am grateful for Major General Nabors's lifetime of service to the 
state of Mississippi and this nation. I join him, his family and loved 
ones in celebrating his retirement and wish him well.

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