WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, delivered a speech recognizing General James J. Mingus, an Iowan who started his service in the Iowa Army National Guard and went on to become the 39th Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
Ernst's full remarks:
"I rise today to honor a fellow Iowan and an exemplary leader, General James J. Mingus, upon his retirement from the United States Army after more than four decades of distinguished service to our nation.
"Born in Spencer, Iowa, General Mingus was instilled with strong, Midwestern values of hard work, service, grit, and teamwork.
"Long before he wore four stars on his shoulders, General M...