[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 123 (Thursday, July 17, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E687]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING OFFICER MYKUL THOMAS

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                            HON. JASON CROW

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 17, 2025

  Mr. CROW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary 
individual from our community, Department of the Air Force Police 
Officer Mykul Thomas, who has been a beacon of inspiration at the gates 
of Buckley Space Force Base. As he prepares for a new assignment at 
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, I want to honor the profound, 
positive impact he has had on countless individuals entering the 
installation.
  For so many, Officer Thomas was more than the first line of security; 
he was the first source of motivation for the day. He understood that 
his post at the gate was a unique opportunity to make a difference in 
people's lives. This understanding comes from a deep personal 
philosophy, one taught to him by his mother, who gave him his unique 
name, Mykul. He lives by the creed that the two most important days in 
life are the day you are born and the day you find out your ``why''. 
Officer Thomas found his ``why'' in uplifting others, and he lived it 
every day at the gate.
  His commitment was put to the ultimate test one fateful day, when a 
young man drove up to his gate, not to enter the base, but to say a 
final goodbye. Officer Thomas immediately engaged with the young man, 
and he shared a simple, powerful message: that life is worth living and 
that he was important. That heartfelt intervention saved a life. This 
remarkable story is a testament to Officer Thomas's character. A belief 
that we all have a gift to be something and to do something, and he has 
certainly used his. His actions demonstrate that even in moments when 
motivation is hard to find, we are not alone.
  A proud Marine Corps veteran of 13 years, who served as a drill 
instructor at Parris Island, Officer Thomas has seamlessly translated 
his leadership and mentorship skills into his role as a Department of 
the Air Force Police Officer. As Officer Thomas departs for Cape 
Canaveral, we thank him for his incredible service and for the spirit 
of hope and motivation he brought to his post each day. He has left an 
indelible mark on the Buckley Space Force Base community.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Officer Mykul ``Moto'' 
Thomas. He showed us the powerful impact one person can have, and we 
wish him the very best as he continues to live his ``why''.

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