Brad Finstad in the 119th Congress. HON. BRAD FINSTAD of minnesota in the house of representatives Thursday, August 27, 2026 Mr. FINSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Col. Bruce Bredlow for more than 30 years of
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HON. BRAD FINSTAD
of minnesota
in the house of representatives
Mr. FINSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Col. Bruce Bredlow for more than 30 years of dedicated service to our country. As Col. Bredlow enters retirement, I want to personally thank him for all he has done and sacrificed in service to the American people throughout his decorated military career.
Born and raised in Champlin, Minnesota, Col. Bredlow enlisted in the Army in 1991, and graduated from the Mankato State University ROTC program as a Distinguished Military Graduate. In 1997, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Defense Artillery.
At Fort Bliss, Texas, Col. Bredlow served as a platoon leader and battery executive officer in 3-2 ADA, 31st ADA Brigade and later commanded Delta Battery, 1-7 ADA, 108th ADA Brigade and Headquarters, and Headquarters Battery, 108th ADA Brigade.
Throughout his career, Col. Bredlow served the United States at bases around the world, including Japan, Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Germany. His roles included Air and Missile Defense Commander, Joint Operations Center Watch Officer, and Brigade Commander. He is now retiring as ADA Assistant Commandant for the Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
and decorations, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Basic Space Badge, and the parachutist badge.
I wish all the best to Col. Bredlow in his retirement and many happy years to come with his loved ones. Our state and Nation will forever be grateful for his service and dedication to his fellow Americans.