[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 149 (Tuesday, September 24, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E958]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL SHAWN D. DILLON, PROUD RESIDENT OF OKLAHOMA 
  CITY, OKLAHOMA, FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED 20-YEAR CAREER IN THE UNITED 
                              STATES ARMY

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                         HON. STEPHANIE I. BICE

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2024

  Mrs. BICE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lieutenant Colonel 
Shawn D. Dillon of Oklahoma City on his retirement from the United 
States Army after a distinguished 20-year career.
  Lieutenant Colonel Dillon's service in the United States Army began 
after graduating from Wentworth Military Academy where he was a 
Macarthur Awardee and the Tedd Messmore Honor Graduate. In 2004, he 
graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and 
entered Officer Basic Course at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Second Lieutenant 
Dillon went on to serve as a fire support officer in 4th Squadron, 7th 
Cavalry. After being promoted to First Lieutenant, he then went on to 
serve as the executive officer of B and E Companies in 2nd Battalion, 
39th Infantry. From 2010 to 2012, he served as the battery commander in 
charge of 160 field artillery soldiers responsible for the headquarters 
support of a M777 Field Artillery Battalion in Colorado and Afghanistan 
for 2nd Battalion 77th Field Artillery Regiment, and the office-in-
charge of Torkham Gate strategic port of entry from Pakistan. In 2015, 
Captain Dillon was selected to instruct English Composition and 
Literature at West Point Military Academy. From 2017 to 2018, Major 
Dillon served as the operations officer for a 400-soldier Multiple 
Launch Rocket System Battalion, preparing the battalion for deployment 
to Korea. Major Dillon was subsequently selected for the 75th Fire 
Brigade as the executive officer, and then hand-selected to be the fire 
support officer to manage fire support functions and operational plans 
for the largest field artillery brigade in the United States Army, with 
over 3500 soldiers. In this position, he developed and executed the 
largest combined, live, and virtual exercise in over five years, 
incorporating nearly 1,000 soldiers, to prepare the brigade for 
deployment in support of Operation Spartan Shield in 2020-2021. In 
2020, Lieutenant Colonel Dillon became the division chief for the Army 
MultiDomain Targeting Center, responsible for building an Army-wide 
targeting enterprise of over 40 organizations and thousands of soldiers 
and civilians.
  Throughout his career, Lieutenant Colonel Dillon demonstrated 
remarkable leadership and dedication, participating in deployments to 
Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan. A lifelong learner, Lieutenant Colonel 
Dillon earned his Master of Arts in English Language and Literature 
from the University of Central Oklahoma and attended the United States 
Army Command and General Staff College.
  Mr. Speaker, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Lieutenant 
Colonel Shawn Dillon for his exceptional service and unwavering 
dedication to our Nation. His remarkable career and leadership in the 
Army significantly contributed to our Nation's defense. As he continues 
to serve his community in new ways, we commend him for his achievements 
and wish him continued success in all his future endeavors.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Lieutenant Colonel Dillon a 
happy retirement as we celebrate his legacy of selfless service to the 
Nation. Lieutenant Colonel Shawn Dillon's outstanding contributions and 
steadfast commitment have left an indelible mark on the United States 
Army and our Nation. His dedication to duty serves as an inspiration to 
all who follow in his footsteps.

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