[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 20, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        HONORING THE SERVICE OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOSEPH WOODS

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                           HON. PATRICK RYAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 20, 2024

  Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor Lieutenant 
Colonel Joseph Woods' impressive record of service to our country.
  Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Woods, the son of a career Army Officer, 
graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. 
He earned his Bachelor of Science and was commissioned as a Field 
Artillery officer upon graduation in May 2007.
  He has served in various capacities across the Army, including 
deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain, and Jordan. The units he 
served with include the 1ST Infantry Division, 82ND Airborne Division, 
5TH Special Forces Group, West Points Corps of Cadets, and the 25TH 
Infantry Division in Alaska. Most recently, he served as the Chief of 
Staff of the Joint Interagency Task Force--National Capital Region.
  In addition to his dedication to service, Lieutenant Colonel Woods 
has dedicated himself to lifelong learning. He holds two Master's 
degrees: one in Organizational Psychology from Teacher's College, 
Columbia University (2016) and the other in Defense Studies from the 
Royal Military College of Canada (2018).
  Lieutenant Colonel Woods has received numerous awards and decorations 
for his service including: the Bronze Star Medal (1 OLC), Defense 
Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), 
Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army 
Achievement Medal, and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service 
Medal. He has earned the Senior Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, 
and the Combat Action Badge. Lt. Col. Woods also holds Chilean, 
Italian, and British airborne wings.
  In June, Lieutenant Colonel Woods will take Command of the 2nd 
Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 10TH Mountain 
Division. I wish Lieutenant Colonel Woods, his wife Brianna, and their 
four children, Collin, Luke, Evan, and Emma, the best of luck in the 
future. Their dedication to this country is truly inspiring and 
honorable.

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