[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 138 (Friday, September 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E864-E865]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING THE SERVICE OF COLONEL CONSTANCE C. JOHNSON-CAGE

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                          HON. SHARICE DAVIDS

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 6, 2024

  Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
service of Colonel Constance C. Johnson-Cage, the Individual 
Mobilization Augmentee to the Director of Personnel in the Office of 
the Air Force Reserve. Colonel Johnson-Cage, a Kansas City resident, is 
retiring from the United States Air Force after more than 38 years of 
service.
  Colonel Johnson-Cage's career has been marked by a distinguished 
commitment to our nation's defense and security.
  This commitment began in 1985, when Colonel Johnson-Cage enlisted in 
the United States Air Force as an air cargo specialist. Since then, 
Colonel Johnson-Cage has held an impressive portfolio of leadership 
positions, including serving at the Secretary of the Air Force level 
and Headquarters Air Force level, and as a commander in the Air 
National Guard and Air Force Reserve.
  In her current position, Colonel Johnson-Cage assists in the 
oversight of Total Force policy development and guidance, prepares 
input for legislative initiatives and congressional testimony, and 
facilitates the integration of personnel policies across the Department 
of Defense. She also assists with the management and oversight of 
resources impacting a budget of nearly $450 million for accessions, 
recruiting, retention, education, training, force structure, 
compensation, and benefits impacting 360,000 reservists and their 
dependents worldwide.
  Her contributions have been recognized with an array of honors. Most 
notably, Colonel Johnson-Cage received a Defense Meritorious Service 
Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf 
clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and an Air and Space 
Longevity Service Award with two oak leaf clusters.
  The Kansas City area is proud to have Colonel Johnson-Cage as a part 
of our community. As Colonel Johnson-Cage enters into her next chapter, 
I have no doubt she will continue to spread the spirit of dedication 
and service to country. I thank Colonel Johnson-Cage for her lifetime 
of public service and wish her a happy and fulfilling retirement.

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