[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 135 (Friday, August 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E848]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT GENERAL STEVE GILLAND

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 2022

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lieutenant 
General Steve Gilland on having taken command as the 61st 
Superintendent in the history of the U.S. Military Academy in West 
Point, New York.
  Born in Rock Island and a graduate of Sherrard High School, LT GEN 
Gilland earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Military 
Academy and later, a Master's degree in military operational art and 
science from the Air Force's Air Command and Staff College. He was 
commissioned from West Point in 1990, which marked the official start 
of his service in the U.S. Army. Since then, LT GEN Gilland has 
deployed numerous times and supported multiple operations across the 
Middle East and Northern Africa. Most recently, he was the Deputy 
Commander of III Corps at Fort Hood in Texas from July 2021, until June 
2022. LT GEN Gilland has received many awards and decorations 
throughout his service including the Army Distinguished Service Medal, 
Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious 
Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with V Device, Bronze Star 
Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Military Free Fall Jumpmaster Badge, 
and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. He was confirmed for promotion to 
Lieutenant General in June 2022. On June 27, 2022, he assumed his 
duties as Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy. LT GEN Steve 
Gilland is a hero and will perform admirably in his new capacity.
  It is because of honorable and dedicated leaders such as LT GEN Steve 
Gilland of the U.S. Military Academy that I am especially proud to 
serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would 
like to, again, formally congratulate him as the newest Superintendent 
of the U.S. Military Academy.

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