[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 4, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RETIREMENT OF COLONEL JOY LYNN ALEXANDER

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2024

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to honor 
the incredible career of Joy Lynn Alexander, who recently retired as a 
Colonel after thirty years of dedicated service in the military. 
Colonel Alexander is a highly decorated officer who rose through the 
ranks of the Mississippi National Guard, eventually becoming the 
Commander of Camp McCain Training Site.
  Throughout her career, Colonel Alexander completed all the necessary 
professional military education courses, including the U.S. Army War 
College. Her numerous awards include the Legion of Merit and the Bronze 
Star Medal. She served in various roles, from tactical to strategic 
positions, and even completed a combat tour in Iraq in 2009 through 
2010, where I had the honor of serving alongside her.
  Colonel Alexander spent countless days, weeks, months, and years 
traveling across Mississippi, the United States, and the world to 
support and lead critical missions. Her dedication and hard work have 
taken her to many places, all in service to our country and state.
  As one of the most influential leaders in the Army, Colonel Alexander 
always maintained the highest standards, even during some of the most 
challenging times in history. She is a true American hero and a proud 
Mississippian. We are deeply grateful for her unwavering commitment to 
our country and to Mississippi. Her legacy of service and leadership 
will continue to inspire us all.

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