[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING GENERAL JAMES C. McCONVILLE

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                         HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2023

  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the career of General 
James C. McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army, and congratulate him 
on his retirement.
  General McConville graduated from the United States Military Academy 
in 1981 and was commissioned as an Infantry officer shortly thereafter. 
Throughout his distinguished military career, General McConville served 
our country in the Iraq War, as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and 
during the war in Afghanistan, he was part of Operation Enduring 
Freedom.
   General McConville earned 2 Distinguished Service Medals, 3 Legions 
of Merit, 3 Bronze Star Medals, 2 Defense Meritorious Service Medals, 3 
Meritorious Service Medals, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, 2 
Army Commendation Medals, 4 Army Achievement Medals, the Combat Action 
Badge. In 2019, he was appointed Chief of Staff of the Army, following 
2 years as Vice Chief of Staff.
  As a soldier and member of Congress, I can honestly call General 
McConville a ``Soldier's Soldier.''
  General McConville's life work is an example of patriotism, 
sacrifice, and commitment--qualities that all in the U.S. military 
strive to emulate. We are grateful for his dedication to this country, 
and I wish him all the best in his retirement.

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