[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 109 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT GENERAL BASHAM'S RETIREMENT FROM THE U.S. AIR 
                                 FORCE

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 28, 2024

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 
retirement of Lieutenant General Steven Basham after thirty-six years 
of service in the United States Air Force. A native of Bowling Green, 
General Basham received his commission in 1989 through the ROTC program 
at Western Kentucky University and went on to fly over 3,400 hours as a 
bomber pilot in the B-1, B-2, and B-52 planes. Lt. Gen Basham then 
proudly served as the Legislative Director for the Department of the 
Air Force as a two-star general. His distinguished record of service 
and accomplishments are a result of his selfless and supportive family, 
so I thank his wife Angie and his daughters Lauren and Sarah for their 
sacrifice and support. Sarah even served as an intern in my office and 
possessed the same determination and work ethic as her proud father. 
Lt. Gen. Basham will complete his military career as the Deputy 
Commander for the United States European Command which oversees more 
than 64,000 military personnel and is responsible for U.S. defense 
operations and relations with NATO and 50 countries.
  His career of service brings great pride to every Kentuckian, and I 
wish him and his family the best during his retirement.

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