August 7, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 141 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING MAJOR GENERAL JON A. JENSEN

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                             HON. TOM EMMER

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 7, 2020

  Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Major General 
Jon A. Jensen on his appointment as Director of the Army National 
Guard.
  Major General Jensen has led a dedicated life of service to our 
military and the American people. After graduating from the Northwest 
Missouri State University, he earned his commission from the United 
States Army Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning, Georgia. He has 
served in a variety of command and staff positions in the Iowa and 
Minnesota Army National Guards--including commands at all levels of 
Minnesota's storied 34th Red Bull Infantry Division--and earned a 
master's degree from the United States Army Command and General Staff 
College, and the United States Army War College.
  Following his graduate studies, Major General Jensen served in 
military operations around the globe, deploying to Kuwait in 2001 as a 
Major, and Iraq in 2007 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He also served as 
Deputy Commanding General for U.S. Army Africa.
  Since returning home, Major General Jensen has delivered steadfast 
leadership as the 31st Adjutant General of Minnesota's National Guard. 
While our state will feel the loss of Major General Jensen's presence, 
we are fortunate to see his years of dedication and service elevate him 
to this prestigious post.
  Thank you, Major General Jensen, for your friendship and service to 
Minnesota. I wish you, your wife Cindy, and your entire family all the 
best in your new role. Our nation is safer because of you.

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