January 9, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 5 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         FORT JACKSON EXPANSION

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I am grateful for the 
addition of the Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Advanced 
Individual Training courses at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, which is 
one of the most military friendly communities in America.
  Civil affairs and psychological operation soldiers bring unique skill 
sets. The relocation of Fort Jackson, where over half of all soldiers 
attend basic training, effectively organizes courses in the Army 
Training and Doctrine Command environment.
  Through job growth at Fort Jackson, the local economy of Columbia 
will benefit with nearly $5 million in initial establishment, and $3.5 
annually.
  Congratulations to Commanding General Milford Beagle, Jr., of Fort 
Jackson on this expansion. I appreciate his extraordinary leadership.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th, defeating terrorists overseas, in the global war on 
terrorism with the courageous leadership of President Donald Trump.
  Our sympathy goes out to the family of Nawres Hamid, an Iraqi 
American Muslim from California who was murdered by the Soleimani-
financed terrorists on December 27.

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