[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 86 (Monday, May 22, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E476]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF SERGEANT MAJOR JOHN A. THOMAS, THE DIRECTOR 
  OF PERSONNEL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FOR CAMP SHELBY JOINT FORCES 
                            TRAINING CENTER

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                           HON. MICHAEL GUEST

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 22, 2023

  Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Sergeant Major John A. Thomas. Sergeant Major Thomas began his career 
in 1985 after completing both his basic and individual trainings. Over 
a 38-year career, Sergeant Major Thomas has served this great Nation to 
ensure the safety of American citizens and to provide support for 
military personnel.
  Sergeant Major Thomas's decorated career includes being deployed to 
Egypt in support of the Multi-national Forces and Observers, to Iraq 
during Operation Iraqi Freedom, to Afghanistan in support of Operation 
Enduring Freedom, and his emergency rapid response participation in the 
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Ida. Sergeant Major Thomas 
has received accolades for his service in overseas campaigns fighting 
terrorism and for his decisive actions in the line of duty.
  On behalf of Mississippi's Third Congressional District and the 
United States House of Representatives, I thank Sergeant Major John A. 
Thomas for his service to our country.

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