[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E745]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING COLONEL LUKE A. WITTMER ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS GARRISON 
                        COMMANDER OF FORT BRAGG

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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 Luke A. 
Wittmer on his appointment as Garrison Commander of Fort Bragg, North 
Carolina.
  Colonel Wittmer entered the United States Army in 2002 after 
graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point and 
receiving his commission as an infantry officer. Throughout his 
distinguished career, he has served in numerous infantry, Special 
Forces, operational planning, and senior leadership assignments, 
including positions with the 101st Airborne Division, 5th Special 
Forces Group (Airborne), the Combined Arms Center, and Special 
Operations Command Central.
  Colonel Wittmer has deployed multiple times in support of Operation 
Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Inherent 
Resolve. Most recently, he served as Deputy Commanding Officer for 
Special Operations Command Central before completing senior service 
college at the United States Army War College. He brings valuable 
installation-management experience to Fort Bragg, having previously 
served as Garrison Commander of the Yakima Training Center in 
Washington.
  Colonel Wittmer's extensive experience, proven leadership, and 
distinguished record have prepared him well to lead one of the Army's 
largest and most complex installations. I look forward to working 
alongside him to strengthen Fort Bragg's readiness, advance critical 
installation priorities, support military families, and improve the 
quality of life for all those who live and serve on the installation. I 
also extend a warm welcome to his wife, Cristy, and their sons, Jack, 
Cole, and Aaron.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Colonel Luke A. 
Wittmer on his appointment as Garrison Commander of Fort Bragg and 
wishing him every success in this important assignment.

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