[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 110 (Thursday, June 26, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E625]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF MR. GEORGE WOODWARD

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                           HON. RONNY JACKSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2025

  Mr. JACKSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement 
of Mr. George Woodward. After eighteen years of dedicated service, Mr. 
Woodward is stepping down from his responsibilities as the Director of 
Public Affairs for the 82nd Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base in 
Wichita Falls, Texas.
  Throughout his 30-year career as a Public Affairs Specialist, Mr. 
Woodward has been a tremendous source of expertise for the United 
States Air Force. Mr. Woodward has served in a number of critical roles 
and commands, including the 927th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air 
Force Base, Florida and European Regional Medical Command at Sembach 
Air Base, Germany. Mr. Woodward subsequently returned to the United 
States where he took the position of Director of Public Affairs for the 
82nd Training Wing, where he has faithfully served the outstanding men 
and women at Sheppard Air Force Base.
  At Sheppard, Mr. Woodward diligently supervised eighteen employees 
who delivered clear and well-informed communications support on behalf 
of the installation and sixty other training locations around the 
world. As the official spokesperson for the base, Mr. Woodward advised 
the commanding general on the effects of policies and actions on the 
base's relationship with internal and external audiences and was 
responsible for testing and executing crisis communication plans and 
procedures, serving as the base liaison with state and federal 
legislators, and overseeing a $1.3 million audiovisual contract.
  During his tenure, Mr. George Woodward led public relations efforts 
on critical developments at Sheppard Air Force base, such as the base's 
groundbreaking on a $27 million Child Development Center and the 82nd 
Training Wing's overhaul of the Air Force's Wartime Training Plan. Mr. 
Woodward also supported visits to Sheppard, including from the 
Secretary of the Air Force and Air Force Chief of Staff, Air Education 
and Training Command leadership, and foreign dignitaries. As the 
Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Woodward also led the communications 
efforts for the base's 75th anniversary and Guardians of Freedom 
Thunderbirds Air Show.
  On behalf of the entire Congress and a grateful Nation, as well as 
the thousands of Airmen who served at Sheppard Air Force Base 
throughout his eighteen-year tenure, I express my sincere gratitude and 
appreciation to Mr. George Woodward for his outstanding leadership and 
unwavering support for the missions of the U.S. Air Force.

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