[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 26, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1378]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO MAJOR BRIAN FOCARETO

  Ms. ERNST. Madam President, today I honor an exemplary leader, 
liaison, and soldier. After a year of service in the U.S. Senate, MAJ 
Brian Focareto will continue his service to the Nation in the 101st 
Airborne Division at Fort Campbell.
  On this occasion, I believe it fitting to recognize Major Focareto's 
distinguished service, leadership, and dedication to fostering the 
relationship between the U.S. Army and this Chamber. Over the past 
year, Major Focareto served in the Army Senate Liaison Division. He was 
invaluable in educating Senators and staff on Army priorities and 
policy initiatives. He also supported multiple congressional 
delegations within the United States and to many countries abroad. He 
became a trusted adviser and friend to many of us.
  Prior to his time on the Hill, Major Focareto served our Army in 
multiple operational assignments over the last 10 years. He 
commissioned out of the University of Dayton as an armor officer and 
began his career as a platoon leader, executive officer, and operations 
officer in the 101st Airborne Division. He deployed to Afghanistan in 
support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Following Maneuver Captains 
Career Course, Major Focareto served as a staff officer in the 2d 
Cavalry Regiment in Vilseck, Germany, where he planned and executed 
numerous multinational training exercises with NATO and partner nations 
across Europe. Major Focareto then commanded a reconnaissance troop and 
the regimental weapons troop in 2CR. Following troop command, Major 
Focareto completed a master of policy management from Georgetown 
University and served as a deputy legislative assistant for the 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
  On behalf of Congress and the United States of America, we thank 
Major Brian Focareto, his wife, and their children for their continued 
commitment, sacrifice, and contributions to this great Nation. We join 
our colleagues in wishing him future successes as he continues to serve 
our great Army and Nation.

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