[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 183 (Tuesday, November 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1182-E1183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO MAJOR MAYA TROUPE, UNITED STATES ARMY

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 2022

  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Major Maya Troupe 
for her exemplary dedication to duty and service as an Army 
Congressional Fellow for my office from 1 January through 31 December 
2020.
  MAJ Troupe distinguished herself by serving in a broad range of 
assignments during her Army career. In her assignment as the Defense 
Fellow in my office, MAJ Troupe served as the lead on the defense 
portfolio and assisted with MILCON/VA and Foreign Operations. She 
provided insight on national security and Veterans Affairs priorities 
impacting over 50,000 military and veteran-related constituents and the 
defense industry in Northern Ohio.
  MAJ Troupe transitioned to the Congressional Budget Liaison (BUL) for 
the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management as an Army 
budget liaison. In this role, she served as BUL Forward Liaison as the 
Army's direct budget lead for communicating strategic initiatives and 
requirements with House Appropriations Committee Members of Congress 
and professional staff, ensuring seamless synchronization of efforts. 
She served in this position from 1 January 2021 to 1 December 2022.
  In her previous assignment, MAJ Troupe served as the Executive 
Officer to the Office of the Chief (OCAR), Army Reserve, G-1. Following 
her XO position, MAJ Troupe did a

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short assignment in the OCAR Legislative Affairs Division, managing the 
personnel portfolio in preparation for the Chief of Army Reserve's 
Posture hearing. MAJ Troupe's previous positions include Deputy, G-1 
for the 335th Signal Command (Provisional). In this capacity, she 
oversaw personnel management and accountability for the command's 
Active and Reserve personnel throughout Southwest Asia. As a Reserve 
Officer, MAJ Troupe served as a Department of Defense civilian employee 
and the 92nd Chemical Battalion Detachment Commander under the 335th 
Signal Command. She initiated the 335th Signal Command's Yellow Ribbon 
Program in her civilian capacity. The program prepared soldiers and 
families for deployment and ensured smooth transition and reintegration 
upon the soldier's return. As detachment commander, MAJ Troupe provided 
training and personnel readiness for the Battalion to support their 
Homeland Defense Mission.
  MAJ Troupe hails from the Midwest, a St. Louis, MO native. She 
received her commission from the Georgia Institute of Technology as an 
Adjutant General officer after completing a bachelor's degree in 
psychology from Georgia State University. She also earned a master's 
degree in legislative affairs from the George Washington University and 
a master of science in management in healthcare administration from 
Troy University.
  MAJ Troupe contributes her motivation and dedication to the honorable 
sacrifice exemplified by her father, Calvin Walter Troupe Sr., who 
served in Vietnam, and her mother, Rochelle Louise Ballinger. The 
latter provides unwavering support to her career. She aspires to set 
the same example for her children, Kylen Jay Krueger and Kaleigh Jae 
Krueger.
  MAJ Troupe has positively impacted servicemembers, veterans, 
families, and leaders throughout her career. Our country has benefited 
tremendously from her extraordinary leadership, innovative ideas, and 
commitment to service. I join my colleagues today in honoring her 
dedication to our Nation and invaluable service to the United States 
Congress as an Army Congressional Liaison.
  Madam Speaker, it has been a genuine pleasure to have worked with MAJ 
Maya Troupe over this past year, especially during one of the most 
memorable years our Congress has faced. On behalf of a grateful nation, 
this body recognizes and commends Maya for her steadfast service to our 
country. We wish her the best as she continues serving in the United 
States Army.

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