Jenniffer González recognizes the work of Brigadier General Dustin A. Shultz

San Juan, Puerto Rico- Congresswoman Jenniffer González Colón emphasized the work of Brigadier General Dustin A. Shultz in Puerto Rico while acknowledging her long career in the Army.

"I am proud to recognize Brigadier General Dustin A. Shultz of the 1st Mission Support Command in the Caribbean Army Reserve. Brig. General Shultz arrived in my Congressional district of Puerto Rico days before Hurricane Irma hit the Island on September of 2017. Since then, she has served tirelessly over the last two years, where she consolidated 5,000 Army reserves soldiers from around the Caribbean to become a united front. She quickly adapted and integrated herself seamlessly with the locals and led recovery efforts that were vital in our greatest moment of need." stated Congresswoman Gonzalez.

The Congresswoman has met with General Shultz multiple times since her appointment as Brigadier General in Puerto Rico in 2017 to discuss the transportation of medical materials and aid in the immediate aftermath of the hurricanes as well as the ongoing recovery and reconstruction efforts in the Island. Also, they have met to discuss the needs and priorities of the Fort Buchannan facilities as the only active base of the US Army in the Caribbean.

In July, González Colón with a Congressional Delegation of the House Veterans Committee visited Fort Buchanan where Brigadier General Dustin A. Shultz, the highest ranking officer of the Army in the Caribbean, received them to explain the mission and composition of the Reserve and its role during Hurricane Maria. During the visit, the congressmen received a detailed report on the activity and challenges that the Army Reserve and the National Guard faced in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and María.

Since the beginning of her career in 1989, she has served as the Headquarters Company Commander of the 647th Area Support Group, as an Intelligence Analyst for JTF-N, and in 2007 became the Executive Officer of the 373rd MI Battalion under the 201st MI Brigade and just three years later, assumed command of the Battalion. She then served as a Joint Planner in the J9, supporting Haiti relief efforts. Finally, in 2017, she was promoted to Brigadier General and was appointed to Puerto Rico. Under her exemplary leadership, the 1st Mission Support Command was activated full time in Puerto Rico for the first time and has been carrying out relief efforts since.

Throughout her career, Brig. General Shultz has been highly decorated with the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the General Douglas MacArthur leadership award among many others.

Her command in Puerto Rico ends this August after 2 years of hard work and dedication. She will move on to become the Operations and Training Officer for the Army Reserve Command. As the sole representative from Puerto Rico, González thanks her tremendously for all she has done and wish her much success in her next command.