[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 177 (Friday, October 24, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1000]
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                       HONORING MAJOR AARON REEP

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 24, 2025

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Major Aaron 
Reep's distinguished service as a Marine Corps House Liaison Officer 
from January 2024 to December 2025.
  Following his exemplary service as a Department of Defense 
Legislative Fellow in my office, Major Reep continued his dedication to 
our Nation by serving as a legislative liaison in the Marine Corps 
House Liaison Office. In this critical role bridging the Marine Corps 
and Congress, Aaron has demonstrated exceptional leadership and 
strategic acumen.
  During his tenure, Major Reep led 22 Congressional delegations to 33 
countries and 6 states, facilitating vital strategic engagements and 
oversight of our national security priorities. Through these 
delegations, he ensured Members of Congress gained firsthand 
understanding of Marine Corps operations, readiness challenges, and the 
strategic environment facing our forces worldwide.
  Aaron enhanced the Marine Corps' special relationship with Congress 
through direct engagement with 65 Members of Congress and 78 
Congressional staff, including House Leadership and committee staff. 
His expertise in defense policy and Marine Corps operations proved 
invaluable in educating lawmakers on critical issues affecting our 
Marines and their families.
  Major Reep's work has been instrumental in advancing Marine Corps 
modernization priorities, particularly Force Design 2030 initiatives 
and the development of Stand-in Forces capabilities essential for 
deterring aggression in the Indo-Pacific. His efforts directly 
supported Congressional oversight of amphibious warship requirements, 
Landing Ship Medium development, and the Marine Corps' transformation 
for distributed maritime operations.
  Throughout his service, Aaron has exemplified the Marine Corps values 
of honor, courage, and commitment. His ability to translate complex 
military requirements into actionable legislative priorities has 
strengthened the bond between Congress and our Marines, ensuring our 
warfighters receive the resources and support they need to defend our 
Nation.
  I thank Major Reep for his continued dedication to Virginia's 1st 
District and our Nation. His service as a Marine Corps House Liaison 
has been marked by professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering 
commitment to our national defense.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing Major Aaron Reep for 
his outstanding service as a Marine Corps House Liaison Officer. May 
God bless Aaron and his family as he continues his distinguished career 
serving our great Nation and the United States Marine Corps.

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