IN RECOGNITION OF MAJOR JAMIE MELCHERT

IN RECOGNITION OF MAJOR JAMIE MELCHERT

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)] [House] [Page H52] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] IN RECOGNITION OF MAJOR JAMIE MELCHERT (Mr. ALFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. ALFORD. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor our December Veteran of the Month, Major Jamie Melchert, who was born in Sedalia, Missouri. Major Melchert enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1998 and completed two combat tours, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also completed additional overseas missions in Guatemala and Germany. Jamie says his most memorable service was in Afghanistan, where he led a group of 170 soldiers into a harsh combat zone for a year of duty, enduring frequent attacks during over-the-road convoys. He is most proud of bringing every soldier there home to their families. He received many honors for his service and retired in 2017. He now lives in Columbia, Missouri, with his beloved family, working full-time for the State of Missouri's Office of Administration, helping veterans find employment. I thank Major Melchert for his dedication and service. ____________________