CONGRATULATING LIEUTENANT GENERAL SEAN A. GAINEY ON HIS RETIREMENT

On 2026-04-13, Representative Dale W. Strong (R-AL-5) delivered a floor speech titled "CONGRATULATING LIEUTENANT GENERAL SEAN A. GAINEY ON HIS RETIREMENT" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered defense.

CONGRATULATING LIEUTENANT GENERAL SEAN A. GAINEY ON HIS RETIREMENT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING LIEUTENANT GENERAL SEAN A. GAINEY ON HIS RETIREMENT _____ HON. DALE W. STRONG of alabama in the house of representatives Monday, April 13, 2026 Mr. STRONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished leader, Lieutenant General Sean A. Gainey, as he concludes a remarkable career of service to our Nation. For the past several years, it has been our state's distinct honor to host him at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, where he has served as the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Since his commission as an Air Defense Artillery officer in 1990, General Gainey has been a pillar of our Nation's defense. His career has taken him from a platoon leader in Germany to the highest echelons of military leadership. He has commanded the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command in Hawaii and the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade at Fort Bragg. He has also served with distinction in critical roles at the Pentagon, including as the first Director of the Joint Counter-UAS Office. Furthermore, his service in Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Southern Watch are a testament to his unwavering commitment. His strategic vision and deep expertise have been instrumental in shaping our Nation's air and missile defense posture for the modern era. His unwavering commitment to the mission and to his soldiers has left an indelible mark on the United States Army. As General Gainey retires, we in Alabama are particularly proud of his most recent service as the Commanding General of the Army Space and Missile Defense Command at Redstone Arsenal. His leadership has been critical to our national security and a source of great pride for our state. On behalf of a grateful Nation and the people of Alabama, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to General Gainey and his family, who have served alongside him with unwavering support and sacrifice. We wish him a long, healthy, and well-deserved retirement. ____________________