[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E743-E744]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING COLONEL K. ``CHAD'' MIXON FOR HIS SERVICE AS GARRISON 
   COMMANDER OF FORT BRAGG AND FOR HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE U.S. ARMY

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 27, 2026

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Colonel K. ``Chad'' 
Mixon for his distinguished service as Garrison Commander of Fort 
Bragg, North Carolina, and to thank him for more than three decades of 
service to our Nation.
  Colonel Mixon began his military career in 1993 as an enlisted 
infantryman at Fort Bragg and was commissioned as a transportation 
officer in 2000. Throughout his career, he served in numerous 
leadership positions within the 82nd Airborne Division, United States 
Army Special Operations Command, United States Army Forces Command, and 
Joint Special Operations Command. He completed seven operational 
deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
  Colonel Mixon assumed command of the Fort Bragg Garrison on June 27, 
2024. During his tenure, he led one of the Army's largest and most 
complex installations through a period of significant transition while 
remaining focused on military readiness, responsible stewardship, and 
the well-being of the soldiers, families, civilians, and veterans who 
depend upon Fort Bragg.
  Under his leadership, Fort Bragg advanced critical improvements to 
installation infrastructure, housing, transportation, childcare, 
dining, and community services. Colonel Mixon strengthened partnerships 
with the State of North Carolina, local communities, and private 
stakeholders to move key installation priorities forward. I was proud 
to work alongside him to secure funding for a new child development 
center and support other efforts aimed at improving readiness and 
quality of life across Fort Bragg. His leadership also helped return 
hundreds of homes to service, improve roads and transportation, and 
restore access to North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles services on 
the installation.
  Colonel Mixon's tenure was defined by steady leadership, open 
communication, and a commitment to practical solutions. Through his

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professionalism and dedication, he strengthened Fort Bragg's position 
as the Nation's premier power-projection platform while improving the 
quality of life for those who live, work, and serve there.
  The people of Fort Bragg and the surrounding communities are grateful 
for Colonel Mixon's leadership and lasting contributions. Colonel 
Mixon, his wife, Charlotte, and their sons, Chase and Cole, will be 
deeply missed by the Fort Bragg community.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in honoring Colonel K. ``Chad'' 
Mixon for his distinguished service as Garrison Commander of Fort Bragg 
and for his more than three decades with the United States Army and in 
wishing him and his family continued success in the years ahead.

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