[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 107 (Thursday, June 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E660]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE MILITARY SERVICE AND RETIREMENT OF LTC JASON MALONE

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 23, 2022

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
the outstanding military service and retirement of Lieutenant Colonel 
(LTC) Jason Malone. He has demonstrated a devotion to America 
throughout hit long and distinguished military career in the U.S. Army 
and as a member of the Mississippi Army National Guard.
  In 1995, LTC Malone completed Basic Training and Advanced Individual 
Training. Additional professional development training included the 
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Course (2000), 
Reserve Officer Training Corps (Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 
2003), Armor Officer Basic Course (2003-2004), Advanced Military 
Transition Trainer Course, Combat Lifesavers Course (2008), Logistics 
Captain's Career Course (2008), Logistics Captain's Career Course 
(2009), Command General Staff College (20I3-2014), Division 
Transportation Officer (2014), Joint Planners Course, and Airborne 
Course.
  LTC Malone is proud of his military service. He served in the 
Mississippi Army National Guard (155th Armored Brigade) from January 
1998 until May 2003. LTC Malone is a third generation 82nd Airborne 
Paratrooper. He led troops in combat as a Tank Platoon Leader with 3rd 
Infantry Division and Company Commander in the 82nd ABN Division. LTC 
Malone was selected as an Infantry (enlisted active duty), an Armor 
Officer (Tanks) and a Logistics Officer. He was also selected for 
Battalion Command (declined due to family reasons). Additionally, LTC 
Malone was selected as one of twelve Division Transportation Officers 
in the U.S. Army. LTC Malone served on four combat tours, six months in 
Europe for Operation Atlantic Resolve (Russian Deterrence Operations) 
and is most proud to have always served in critical and the most 
sought-after positions in his field for the Army. Prior to retirement, 
LTC Malone served at the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) from June 
2018 until July 2022.
  LTC Malone's combat tours were as follows: Iraq (Samarra) 2005-2006 
as a Tank Platoon Leader (3rd Infantry Division), Iraq 2008-2009 
(Mosul) as a Military Transition Trainer to the Iraqi Army, Afghanistan 
(Bagram) 2014-2015 as the Mobility Chief for all U.S. Forces-
Afghanistan with the 3rd Infantry Division, and Iraq (Al Asad Airbase 
or AAAB) May-December 2011 as a Company Commander with the 82nd 
Airborne Division.
  LTC Malone's proud and accomplished military service has earned him 
prestigious awards. His awards are the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) x three, 
the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) x two, the Meritorious 
Service Medal (MSM) x three, the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) x two, 
and the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) x three.
  LTC Malone is a graduate of Saltillo High School. In addition to his 
distinguished military accomplishments, LTC Malone earned a Bachelor of 
Science in Business Management and a Master of Science in Criminal 
Justice. He is the proud husband of his wife, Cheryl, and father to 
their three children, Hanna, Breanna, and Isaac. LTC Malone's parents 
are Steve Malone and Teri Kirkpatrick, both of whom have loved and 
supported him throughout his career.

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