[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT GENERAL THOMAS CARDEN

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Lieutenant General Thomas Carden.
  General Carden has been promoted to Vice Chief of the National Guard 
Bureau, the second highest position in the National Guard, overseeing 
soldiers and airmen. He is the first vice chief ever to wear the four-
star rank.
  Previously, General Carden served as commander of the Georgia 
National Guard from 2019 to 2024.
  He began his journey of selfless service at age 18, when he enlisted 
as a private in the Georgia Army National Guard. Throughout his career, 
General Carden has held many leadership roles, serving as a shining 
example to those he led.
  He has a strong academic background, with degrees in history, human 
resource management, and strategic studies.
  Few people have demonstrated unwavering commitment, integrity, and 
dedication to duty the way that General Carden has.
  As a fellow Georgian, I am proud of his exemplary service to our 
State and to our Nation. I am confident he will lead with honor in this 
new role.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank General Carden for his lifelong service to this 
great country.

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