[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16435]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE OF MAJOR GENERAL ANTHONY L. JACKSON 
                   ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 1, 2011

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the military service 
of Major General Anthony L. Jackson on the occasion of his retirement 
from the United States Marine Corps. I commend Major General Jackson's 
career and offer my sincerest thanks for his 36 years of dedicated 
service in protecting our nation.
  Beginning his military career in 1975, Major General Jackson enlisted 
in Officer Candidate School and graduated in June of 1976, where he was 
assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Camp 
Pendleton, CA. This was the start to a long and admirable career in the 
United States Marine Corps.
  Major General Jackson retires from his post as the Commanding General 
of Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWEST), located aboard Marine 
Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. As Commanding General, Major General 
Jackson oversees seven bases with stations occupying over 160,000 acres 
throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona. Entrusted with a command of 
nearly 10,000 Marines, Sailors and civilians, Major General Jackson 
utilized the Corps resources to provide continuous, uninterrupted 
service support, in a time of war, to over 60,000 Marines and Sailors 
belonging to the First Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF). 
Additionally, he oversaw tenant organizations and commands belonging to 
Logistics Command and the Training and Education Command.
  Major General Jackson artfully led his Headquarters Staff and 
utilized limited resources to address the most meaningful challenges 
confronting the operating forces, tenant commands and their dependants. 
His actions provided added value in the overall strategic war on 
terror, while simultaneously preserving land and air boundaries; 
confronting encroachment initiatives; enhancing training capability; 
and building a generous rapport with local, county and statewide 
officials.
  His personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, 
the Legion of Merit Medal (w/two gold stars for second and third 
award), the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, 
the Meritorious Service Medal (w/two gold stars), the Navy Commendation 
Medal (w/one gold star), the Navy Achievement Medal, National Defense 
Service Medal (w/bronze star) Iraqi Campaign Medal (w/two bronze 
stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on 
Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Sea Service 
Deployment Ribbon (w/silver and bronze star), Navy and Marine Corps 
Overseas Service Ribbon (w/bronze star), and the Marine Corps Drill 
Instructor Ribbon.
  These recognitions are a true testament, among other things, of Major 
General Jackson's great dedication, leadership and commitment to our 
country.
  I offer Major General Jackson my warmest congratulations and hope he 
enjoys a rich and rewarding retirement with his wife Susan and his two 
children, Brian and Blaine.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues please join me in recognizing 
the distinguished career of Major General Anthony L. Jackson.

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