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RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT COLONEL PHILLIP JAMES DEVRIES II FOR HIS SERVICE
WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY
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HON. JACK BERGMAN
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Lieutenant Colonel Phillip James DeVries II for his three decades of service in the United States Army. Through his exceptional leadership and steadfast devotion, LTC DeVries has helped to strengthen our foreign diplomatic relations and ensure the safety and security of his fellow Americans.
LTC DeVries started his military career 32 years ago at West Point Military Academy, where he was awarded the rank of second lieutenant field artillery officer. Given his comprehensive military and strategic background, he also became a strategic plans and policies officer helping to modernize the U.S. military and better assist his fellow soldiers in the field. While in the Army, he served in numerous countries across the world and deployed four times to Afghanistan and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
In addition, DeVries recognized the importance of international diplomacy and relations during his service, which is why he constantly worked to strengthen alliances in the surrounding communities. In pursuit of this, he attended the NATO Defense College in Rome and was involved in many projects across 22 different countries with hundreds of international officers. Phillip's longtime devotion to our country is commendable, and the impact of his work on his fellow servicemembers and the people of the United States cannot be overstated.
Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Lieutenant Colonel Phillip James DeVries II for his decades of service to the United States Army and his leadership that will inspire future generations. On behalf of my constituents, I wish LTC DeVries all the best in his future endeavors.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 145
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