Recognizing and Expressing Gratitude to Defense Fellow Major Evan Hanson

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Mr. JACKSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and express my sincere gratitude to my Defense Fellow, Major Evan Hanson of the United States Air Force, for his outstanding work in my office and service to the people of Texas' 13th Congressional District during 2025. Since being assigned to my office, Major Hanson has made a profound impact, bringing professionalism, insight, and dedication that have delivered exceptional results for the constituents I represent.

Major Hanson entered my office with critical knowledge and experience from his distinguished Air Force career, which was indispensable in advancing my legislative priorities across the House Armed Services, Intelligence, and Foreign Affairs Committees. In 2013, Evan commissioned as a Logistics Readiness and Munitions Maintenance Officer after graduating from the University of Colorado, where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Affairs with magna cum laude honors. As a commissioned officer, Evan has remained committed to his educational and professional growth, earning a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership from Regis University and completing the Air Force's Continuous Process Improvement Green Belt Program.

During his career, Evan has served with distinction at the Squadron, Wing, and Major Command levels, both stateside and overseas at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, and RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. His previous assignments include experience as Operations Officer, Defense Logistics Aviation; Director of Logistics and Force Protection, Combined Joint Special Operations Aviation Component; Special Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Materiel Command; Director of Innovation, 90th Missile Wing; Resources Flight Commander, 790th Maintenance Squadron; Materiel Management Flight Commander, 90th Logistics Readiness Squadron; and much more.

Major Hanson's background proved critical in his unique ability to support my efforts on behalf of the men and women at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. Having trained at Sheppard in 2018, where he completed the Air Force's Maintenance Officer Fundamental Course, he brought firsthand understanding of the world-class technical training and education that Sheppard provides our airmen. Notably, Evan's leadership was instrumental in securing inclusion of my Advancing Innovation and Maintenance through Headquarters for Instruction, Growth, and High-tech training Act, or the AIM HIGH Act, as an amendment to the House-passed Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act--positioning Sheppard to receive designation as the Air Force's Technical Training Center of Excellence.

Beyond his professional excellence, Major Hanson will be remembered most for his servant leadership, integrity, and team-first spirit. His patriotism, humility, and unwavering commitment to others have left a permanent mark on my staff and our mission that will be nearly impossible to replicate.

On behalf of myself, my staff, and the constituents I proudly serve, I want to thank Major Evan Hanson for his exemplary service to my office and our great Nation. I wish him nothing but continued success as he carries forward his leadership in the United States Air Force.

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