[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E23]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





           HONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER FIVE BERNARD AGUON

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                          HON. JAMES C. MOYLAN

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 12, 2026

  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Warrant Officer 
Five Bernard Aguon of the District of Columbia National Guard, a proud 
son of Guam, for a lifetime of extraordinary service to our Nation.
  With more than 34 years of collective service across all three 
components of the United States Army, CW5 Aguon represents the very 
best of what it means to serve. His career is defined not only by 
longevity, but by impact, by a steadfast commitment to solving 
problems, building systems, and ensuring that the men and women who 
serve our country are supported with professionalism and care.
  Most recently, CW5 Aguon served as the sixth Command Chief Warrant 
Officer of the District of Columbia National Guard. In this role, he 
was the top Army Warrant Officer advisor to the Commanding General, the 
Adjutant General, and the Land Component Commander. He was relied upon 
as a trusted counselor to commanders at every level, called upon to 
bring clarity to complex challenges and to guide decisions that affect 
the force.
  Before assuming this role, he served at the highest levels of the 
National Guard as the G1 Senior Personnel Advisor within the Human 
Resource Information Systems Division. There, his work helped shape the 
future of how the Army manages its people, a responsibility that 
reached far beyond any single unit or command.
  Throughout his career, CW5 Aguon served in an extraordinary range of 
positions. From Engineer Platoon Sergeant to Warrant Officer Recruiter; 
from Unit Administrator to Army Band Commander; from Education Services 
Manager to Personnel Systems Advisor--his service reflects rare breadth 
and depth. He supported Engineer, Infantry, Personnel, and Recruiting 
commands, and in each role, he brought the same steady leadership and 
technical mastery.
  Perhaps most notably, CW5 Aguon was inducted into the U.S. Army 
Adjutant General Corps Wall of Fame in 2023 as a Distinguished Member 
of the Corps. This honor recognized his pivotal role in developing, 
testing, deploying, and sustaining the Army's Integrated Personnel and 
Pay System. This platform now supports Soldiers across the entire 
force, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and efficiency in how the 
Army manages its people.
  That contribution alone will shape the Army for generations. His 
decorations, including the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, 
Army Commendation Medal, Combat Action Badge, and Army Staff 
Identification Badge, reflect a career defined by excellence. But as 
with all great leaders, his true legacy is not found in ribbons or 
medals. It is found in the systems he built, the soldiers he guided, 
and the trust he earned.
  Beyond the uniform, CW5 Aguon has continued to serve. He has been a 
leader within the Adjutant General Corps, a life member of multiple 
professional associations, and the President of the Guam Society of 
America, remaining deeply connected to the island he proudly calls 
home.
  Born and raised on Guam, he now resides in Northern Virginia with his 
wife Jennifer and their four children: Rocco, Rio, Aurora, and Andre. 
His journey from our small island in the Pacific to the highest levels 
of the National Guard is a powerful reminder of the reach and 
resilience of those who come from Guam and choose to serve something 
greater than themselves.
  CW5 Aguon's career stands as a testament to quiet leadership, 
technical excellence, and unwavering dedication.
  He has strengthened our Army, supported countless soldiers, and 
brought honor to his family and his island.
  On behalf of a grateful Nation, and with great pride, I thank him for 
his service, his sacrifice, and his enduring legacy.

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