[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 98 (Tuesday, June 11, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4017-S4018]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL MICHAEL J. GARSHAK

 Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, I rise today, along with my 
colleagues Senator Mike Crapo, Representative  Mike Simpson, and 
Representative Russ Fulcher, to recognize MG Michael J. Garshak on his 
retirement from the National Guard and his distinguished service as the 
Adjutant General of Idaho.
  Major General Garshak has dedicated over three decades of his life to 
serving our Nation and the State of Idaho. He began his military career 
in 1987 when he received a commission as an aviation officer through 
the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps at Northern Arizona University.
  Major General Garshak has demonstrated exceptional leadership, 
professionalism, and commitment to duty throughout his career. During 
his Active-Duty service, Major General Garshak served as an Apache 
attack helicopter platoon leader in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He also 
served as an Apache helicopter instructor pilot at Ft. Rucker, AL. In 
1993, he joined the Idaho National Guard and served with the 1-183rd 
Aviation Regiment. He deployed as the 1-183rd Aviation Task Force 
Commander to Bosnia-Herzegovina from 2002-2003. His career of 
distinguished service and leadership ultimately led to his 2017 
appointment by Governor Butch Otter to serve as the Adjutant General of 
Idaho.
  Major General Garshak's dedication to his craft is evident through 
his extensive education and training. He holds a bachelor of science in 
business administration from Northern Arizona

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University and a master of science in strategic studies from the U.S. 
Army War College. He has also completed numerous military schools, 
including the Aviation Officer Basic Course, Officer Rotary Wing 
Aviator Course, AH-64 Aircraft Qualification Course, AH-64 Instructor 
Pilot Course, and the UH-60 Aircraft Qualification Course.
  Throughout his career, Major General Garshak held various command and 
staff positions, including aviation battalion and group commander, 
State Army aviation officer, G3 operations officer, and chief of staff 
of the Idaho Army National Guard. His leadership and expertise have 
been instrumental in ensuring the readiness, effectiveness, and future 
of the Idaho National Guard.
  Major General Garshak's contributions have been recognized with 
numerous awards and decorations, including the Legion of Merit, 
Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army 
Achievement Medal, and the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal.
  Beyond his military accomplishments, Major General Garshak has been 
actively involved in professional organizations and has made 
significant contributions to the Idaho community. He has served as an 
executive board member of the Idaho National Guard Officer's 
Association and is a member of the National Guard Association of the 
United States and the U.S. Army War College Alumni Association.
  Please join us in expressing our deepest gratitude and appreciation 
to MG Michael Garshak for the exemplary service to our Nation and the 
State of Idaho. His leadership, dedication, and selfless commitment to 
duty have made a lasting impact on the Idaho National Guard and the 
lives of countless servicemembers. We wish him a well-deserved and 
fulfilling retirement.

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