[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 21, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E593]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




PAYING TRIBUTE TO COLONEL JASON A. CLARKE ON THE OCCASION OF CHANGE-OF-
                         COMMAND AT FORT IRWIN

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                           HON. JAY OBERNOLTE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 21, 2023

  Mr. OBERNOLTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Colonel Jason 
Clarke, the outgoing Garrison Commander at Fort Irwin National Training 
Center in California's 23rd Congressional District. Colonel Clarke has 
served our country since he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 
1998. He started his military career as a platoon leader in the 95th 
Military Police Battalion before transitioning to Special Forces. 
Colonel Clarke has served in many military roles and deployed for 
operations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere.
  During his tenure, Colonel Clarke successfully led Fort Irwin NTC 
through challenging times following the COVID-19 pandemic. Long-term 
solutions implemented under his command led to an improvement in 
quality of life for those stationed at this remote and isolated base. 
Under his leadership, numerous projects were completed at Fort Irwin 
such as: renovated community spaces, multiple new vendor services, and 
an energy resilience project. We are thankful for Colonel Clarke's 
service in California's 23rd District and across the world. I wish 
Colonel Clarke, his wife Dejeun, and their 4 daughters continued 
success as he becomes 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade Commander 
at Fort Liberty.

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