[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 126 (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E717]
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            HONORING THE SERVICE OF COLONEL JODY MIKE SMITH

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                           HON. MICHAEL GUEST

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2025

  Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Colonel Jody Mike 
Smith, the former Director of Human Resources for the Mississippi 
National Guard. Colonel Smith served as the primary staff advisor to 
the Adjutant General. He has also been recognized as a Bronze Star 
recipient, awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation 
Medal, and the Combat Action Badge.
  Prior to his current assignment, Colonel Smith was the Deputy 
Commander of the 66th Troop Command. Under his leadership, he led a 
team to respond to domestic emergencies within Mississippi and the 
Southeastern United States.
  Colonel Smith also served as the Director of Military Support and 
State J3 for the Mississippi National Guard, coordinating the Guard's 
domestic response to natural disasters, civil disturbances, and 
pandemics. His military service began after commissioning through the 
Reserve Officer Training Corps at Mississippi State University. He has 
held numerous command and staff positions across multiple unit levels, 
serving both in traditional and full-time National Guard status. He has 
been invaluable in his years of distinguished service.
  During combat operations in Iraq from 2004 to 2006, Colonel Smith 
served with the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, where he coordinated 
the training and equipping of Iraqi Security Forces in the brigade's 
area of operations.
  I thank Colonel Smith for his dedication to Mississippi and for his 
years of service. I wish him the best in his retirement.

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