[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 55 (Monday, March 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING MAJOR LLOYD M. ALAIMALO

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                   HON. AUMUA AMATA COLEMAN RADEWAGEN

                           of american samoa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 27, 2023

  Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Major Lloyd 
M. Alaimalo on his retirement from the United States Army. Major 
Alaimalo has had an illustrious career lasting over 30 years serving 
both on active duty and in the reserves. In American Samoa, our men and 
women of the Armed Forces are very important to us. The people of our 
islands take great pride in being patriotic Americans and our people 
are known for a high rate of service in our military. Major Alaimalo 
serves as a prime example of this type of dedication, and I would like 
to recognize all the work he has done on behalf of the United States 
and our people. MAJ Alaimalo was born in Long Beach, California but his 
home is the village of Vatia, American Samoa. His career began when he 
enlisted in the Army in June of 1990 as a cannon crewmember. He has had 
multiple overseas tours and deployments including assignments in 
Greece, Iraq, and Kuwait. His first duty assignment as an officer was 
with the 542nd Support Maintenance Company, 80th Ordnance Battalion at 
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. His last assignment before retiring was 
Assistant Product Manager for Joint Program Protection (JPM-P), Joint 
Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and 
Nuclear Defense (JPEO CBRND) at Stafford, VA. In between those 
milestones he served his nation well in a variety of leadership roles 
and was an exemplary soldier. MAJ Alaimalo's awards include the 
Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, the Army 
Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Reserve Component 
Achievement Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal with four campaign stars, 
the Global War on Terrorism Expedition Medal, the Global War on 
Terrorism Service Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. In congratulating 
this outstanding officer today, we also express our deep appreciation 
to all who serve, including the many in uniform from American Samoa 
serving with distinction all over the world. I thank MAJ Alaimalo, for 
his outstanding leadership and his commitment to our Soldiers, American 
Samoa, and our great Nation. and I thank his wife, Elisapeta Leilani 
Areta, and their son, Ropeti, for supporting Lloyd while he served his 
country. ``God bless and good health.'' Fa'amanuia le Atua i ou ala. 
Soifua.

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