[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E264-E265]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      SALUTING THE SERVICE OF COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR ANGELA WILSON

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2025

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the 
extraordinary career of Command Sergeant Major Angela Wilson, U.S. 
Army, Retired. Throughout her life, she has dedicated herself to her 
country, fellow heroes, and neighbors. I am proud to present her with 
the Congressional Veteran Commendation.
  CSM Wilson's 30 years of service in the U.S. Army exemplify strength, 
compassion, and duty. CSM Wilson was and continues to be a trailblazer. 
Selected in 1996, she served as the first-ever female Command Sergeant 
Major in the Military Police Corps. Then in 2004, she became the first 
female Command Sergeant Major to lead a Combat Brigade, the 89th 
Military Police Brigade, into a combat zone.
  Throughout her service, CSM Wilson demonstrated true and unwavering 
commitment to her fellow soldiers and the civilians she protected. She 
served in various locations, including Taegu, Korea, Fort Lewis, 
Guantanamo Bay, Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and served her last 
assignment at Fort Cavazos. Her extraordinary service has been 
recognized with more than 20 military medals, awards, and 
commendations, including the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star.
  CSM Wilson's service on and off duty reflects the true meaning of 
``Soldier for Life''. After retirement, she worked as an elementary 
school teacher in KISD for 20 years, chaired the Harker Heights Parks 
and Recreation Committee for 12 years, and coached youth soccer for 
over a decade. Her selfless work has positively impacted the lives of 
countless young people. Today, she continues to serve as a Wounded 
Warrior member and volunteer and has been a member of the Fort Hood 
Retiree Council for the last five years.
  CSM Wilson's life stands as a model of selfless and genuine care for 
those around her. Her fearless dedication, devotion to service

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above herself, and trailblazer spirit make her a worthy recipient of a 
Congressional Veteran Commendation.

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