[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 9, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1564]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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            TRIBUTE TO COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR STEVEN VEAZEY

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I would like to take this 
opportunity to recognize and congratulate CSM Steven Veazey on his 
upcoming retirement from the Arkansas Army National Guard after 44 
years of distinguished military service to our great Nation.
  CSM Veazey had an exceptional career in the Arkansas National Guard. 
For the past 12 years, he has served as the senior enlisted adviser to 
the adjutant general and Arkansas Governor on all issues regarding the 
welfare, readiness, morale and proper utilization and progress of the 
Arkansas enlisted force.
  After enlisting in the Army in 1979, CSM Veazey would go on to serve 
in various duties and leadership roles as an infantryman. He deployed 
in support of the U.S. peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and twice in 
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the senior enlisted leader of 
the Joint Forces of the Arkansas National Guard, his integrity, 
character and transparent leadership built an enduring trust with the 
8,000 enlisted members under his command. His passion for building a 
trained, ready, and resilient force will have lasting positive impacts 
on the Arkansas National Guard, the servicemembers, and their families.
  As the ranking member of the appropriations subcommittee responsible 
for ensuring our Armed Forces and their families have the 
infrastructure and facilities to support their needs, I met with CSM 
Veazey as he encouraged congressional support to strengthen National 
Guard priorities and military readiness. Arkansas can be proud of his 
advocacy and leadership that integrally contributed to the U.S. ability 
to maintain our military superiority.
  On behalf of the U.S. Senate and a grateful nation, I extend my 
deepest appreciation to CSM Veazey and his family for their many years 
of exemplary military service and sacrifice. I wish him nothing but the 
very best in the future.

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