E1558 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 23, 2013 leader in our Air Force, becoming the Consoli- Services portfolio with an annual $40.9 billion sign expertise to a number of local groups. dated Base Personnel Office Chief and Direc- personnel budget for 660,000 military and ci- She has provided design services for the tor of Personnel, and Commanding the Mis- vilian total force Airmen. United Way of Southeast Missouri, the South- sion Support Squadron at McConnell Air Force Under General Jones’ leadership, the Air east Missouri University Booster Club, and La Base. As a testament of his skills and abilities, Force implemented sweeping policy changes Croix United Methodist Church. he was chosen to attend in-residence profes- to enlisted developmental special duty assign- Most notably, Ms. McKinnis founded the sional military education at Air Command and ments and the Air Force fitness program. He International Crisis Aid, Heartland hub dedi- Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala- led the Secretary of the Air Force-directed cated to helping victims of sex trafficking in bama. Upon graduation, he showcased his tal- Personnel Readiness Review task force, en- the . She has worked to raise ent in a variety of joint positions at Head- suring our current population is ready to meet money and spread awareness of the issue of quarters United States European Command, the needs of current and future war time re- sex trafficking by selling ICA’s can tab brace- Stuttgart, Germany. He was the Chief of Enti- quirements. Additionally, he led the Air Force lets. She has inspired many more people to tlements, Compensation and Education, fol- Personnel Center in a historic consolidation volunteer and advocate on behalf of this im- lowed by Chief of the World War II Com- with the former Air Force Manpower Agency portant issue. I offer congratulations to Ms. memoration Branch and later Deputy Chief of and Air Force Services Agency, integrating McKinnis on her outstanding achievements the World War II Commemoration Division. three unique functional areas designed to re- and look forward to her future work in the Now-Lieutenant Colonel Jones was selected duce overhead, achieve efficiencies and maxi- Cape Girardeau community. to return to Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama mize customer service. Finally, he guided Air f as an Air War College Student with a follow- Force senior leadership through the impacts of 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TER- on assignment to Headquarters United States the Secretary of Defense’s General Officer Ef- Air Force as the Chief of Force Structure RORIST ATTACK ON THE MARINE ficiency Study. He provided critical Congres- BARRACKS IN BEIRUT, LEBANON Plans and Policies in the Military Personnel sional interaction to ensure all timelines of the Policy Directorate. Later, he was selected by reductions were met. In every instance, Gen- the Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel as the eral Jones was a steadfast advocate pro- HON. FRANK R. WOLF Chief of the Personnel Issues Team. moting the Air Force’s mission, and its over OF VIRGINIA Based on his successes and ready for in- 660,000 Total Force Airmen and their families. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES creased responsibilities, now-Colonel Jones Today, I wish Lieutenant General Darrell Wednesday, October 23, 2013 took command of the 62nd Support Group at ‘‘DJ’’ Jones good luck and Godspeed as he Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, today marks the McChord Air Force Base, Washington. He retires and enters this next phase of his life. 30th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the then became the Director of Personnel at On behalf of the Congress and the United Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, which Headquarters at Hickam Air States of America, I thank General Jones, his took the lives of 241 American servicemen, as Force Base, Hawaii followed by Commanding wife Holly, their sons, Taylor and Stewart, and well as 58 French servicemen in a separate the 66th Air Base at Hanscom Air Force daughter-in-law Lindsay for their commitment, building. It was the deadliest attack on the Ma- Base, Massachusetts. Later, he was selected sacrifice, and contribution to this great Nation rine Corps since Iwo Jima during World War as the Director of Manpower and Personnel at in protecting it and our way of life. II. Headquarters United States Central Command f This attack against our country by at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Hezbollah, which was coordinated with the Ira- Then-Brigadier General Jones took com- HONORING MARCUS D. WOODS nian regime, marked the first major terrorist at- mand of his second wing, the 37th Training tack targeting the U.S. This is the same Ira- Wing at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, the HON. SAM GRAVES nian regime that continues to sponsor ter- largest wing in the Air Force at 21,000 people OF MISSOURI rorism, develop nuclear weapons and threat- and graduating 60,000 Airmen from basic, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ens the U.S. and our allies in the Middle East technical, international and joint training annu- Wednesday, October 23, 2013 still today. ally. He followed command to Washington, In some respects it was an opening shot District of Columbia, where he became the Di- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I fired in a battle that continues to this day rector of Force Management Policy, Head- proudly pause to recognize Marcus D. Woods. against radical Islamists and terrorist elements quarters . In this posi- Marcus is a very special young man who has bent on the destruction of this country and all tion, he established force management poli- exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship that it represents. cies guiding accessions, assignments, evalua- and leadership by taking an active part in the I have visited the site of the barracks near tions, skills analysis, promotions, readiness, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 395, and earn- the airport. Today, there’s nothing left but a retraining, separations and retirements of the ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. parking lot—not even a memorial or plaque to Air Force’s human capital. He also oversaw Marcus has been very active with his troop, recognize the lives that were lost. In a cruel aspects of total force management to include participating in many scout activities. Over the twist of history, the airport itself, which the Ma- contingency, mobilization, training manage- many years Marcus has been involved with rines were guarding in 1983, is now controlled ment, and rated force policy. scouting, he has not only earned numerous by Hezbollah. Now-Major General Jones with his vast merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- However, there are now memorials to the knowledge and experience took command for ily, peers, and community. Most notably, servicemen at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut as a fifth time as the Commander of Air Force Marcus has contributed to his community well as at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. District of Washington and Commander of the through his Eagle Scout project. This morning, the 30th Beirut Observance Air Force Forces for Joint Forces Head- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Ceremony was held at the memorial at Camp quarters-National Capital Region at Andrews commending Marcus D. Woods for his accom- Lejeune. Air Force Base, Maryland. He was again ex- plishments with the Boy Scouts of America Today we pause to remember those lost in tremely successful in this position which ulti- and for his efforts put forth in achieving the the attack—to honor them and their family mately led to his most recent assignment as highest distinction of Eagle Scout. members. We remember their sacrifice and re- the Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Per- f affirm our commitment to learn the lessons of sonnel and Services, Headquarters United the past to prevent such tragedies in the fu- States Air Force where he and his team were HONORING MS. LINDA MCKINNIS ture. responsible for comprehensive plans and poli- As President Reagan said in a televised ad- cies covering all life cycles of military and civil- HON. JASON T. SMITH dress from the Oval Office following the at- ian personnel management, and the delivery OF MISSOURI tack, the Americans serving in Beirut, ‘‘were of fully-qualified, ready Airmen for the Joint IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not afraid to stand up for their country or, no warfighter while also meeting all the needs of matter how difficult and slow the journey might our Airmen and their families. He planned, di- Wednesday, October 23, 2013 be, to give to others that last, best hope of a rected and evaluated programs, ensuring a Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise better future. We cannot and will not dishonor qualified, productive and well-maintained work today to honor Ms. Linda McKinnis of Cape them now and the sacrifices they’ve made by force of over 180,000 civilian employees. Ad- Girardeau for her charitable work in Southeast failing to remain as faithful to the cause of ditionally, he oversaw the execution and pro- Missouri. An event and wedding designer by freedom and the pursuit of peace as they gramming of the Manpower, Personnel and profession, Ms. McKinnis volunteers her de- have been.’’

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