RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF COLONEL ROBERT CAMERON, UNITED STATES ARMY; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 130
(Extensions of Remarks - July 23, 2020)
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RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF COLONEL ROBERT CAMERON, UNITED STATES
ARMY
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HON. SCOTT PERRY
of pennsylvania
in the house of representatives
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I'm honored to congratulate Colonel
(COL) Robert Cameron upon his retirement following thirty-three years
of outstanding service to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the
United States Army. COL Cameron has sacrificed a great deal of his life
to both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and our Nation, and I'm
privileged not only to commemorate his career, but to have served
alongside him in uniform.
Robert Cameron entered the military on July 20, 1987, first as an
enlisted Soldier and then as a commissioned officer in both the Armor
branch and the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. During his 12 years
as an Armor officer, he served as an Executive Officer and Company
Commander in the 28th Infantry Division--the oldest, continuously
serving Division in the Nation. In 2002, he transitioned to the JAG
Corps, in which he culminated his military career. He has served in
myriad and numerous roles, consistently executing each with
excellence--to include Operational Law Attorney, Trial Counsel, Chief
of Legal Assistance, Defense Counsel, Brigade Judge Advocate, Command
Judge Advocate, Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, and Division Staff Judge
Advocate. COL Cameron's final duty position was serving as the State
Judge Advocate for the Joint Forces Headquarters, Pennsylvania National
Guard--the most senior legal adviser in the command.
Throughout his storied and honorable career, COL Cameron's duty
positions oversaw numerous missions of high priority/visibility. He
served as the Staff Judge Advocate and senior legal adviser to the
Commander during domestic operations designated as National Special
Security Events, including: The World Meeting of Families (Pope
Francis' 2015 visit to Philadelphia, PA; and Military Support to
Civilian Authorities for the 2016 Democratic National Convention in
Philadelphia.
COL Cameron deployed in support of three different operational
assignments: Operation Stabilization Force, Bosnia (2002-03); Operation
Iraqi Freedom (2008-09); and most recently, Operation Spartan Shield,
Kuwait (2018). He also served in support of numerous OCONUS warfighter
exercises, to include Operations Bright Star (Egypt), and Rochambeau
(France).
At various points throughout his career, COL Cameron solidified and
redefined the foundation for SJA operations by re-implementing staff
assistance visits to units at all levels, and reporting requirements--
allowing for seamless transition of incoming and outgoing personnel.
While deployed in the Middle East in 2018, he was the first National
Guard Judge Advocate to present at the Global Update for the Worldwide
CLE, in addition to ensuring consistent legal coverage for the U.S.
Embassy in Kuwait.
COL Cameron's impact--and his military legacy--is evidenced by the
highly professional and competent Judge Advocates and Paralegals to
whom he has served as mentor; those who will continue his legacy of
professionalism and highest standard of service to the Soldiers of the
United States Army.
Upon his retirement, COL Cameron earned an honorary promotion to
Brigadier General on the Pennsylvania National Guard Retired List.
Madam Speaker, please join me in commending Colonel Robert Cameron on
his distinguished career, and selfless and tireless service to our
Nation. I congratulate him on a job exceptionally well done and wish
him Godspeed in his future adventures.
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