[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1190-E1191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  NAVAL WAR COLLEGE PRESIDENT RETIRES

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 1995
  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to honor Rear Adm. Joseph 
Charles Strasser for his faithful and dedicated service to the U.S. 
Navy. In June 1995, Rear Admiral Strasser will retire from the Navy. 
For the past 5 years, Admiral Strasser has headed the Naval War 
College, bringing outstanding instruction in strategy and military 
affairs to officers of our country.
  Strasser was commissioned into the U.S. Navy in June 1963, after 
graduating from the Naval Academy. His initial assignment was as an 
exchange officer with the Argentine Navy. In July 1968, he began 
studying at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts 
University. There he earned a master's degree in international 
relations, a master's degree in international law and diplomacy, and a 
Doctor of Philosophy in political science. He went on to attend the 
command and staff course at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, RI.
  In January 1987, he was selected for promotion to rear admiral and In 
August of the following year he became the commander of 
[[Page E1191]] Crusier-Destroyer Group Three. He was also the commander 
of Battle Group Foxtrot, and set sail on the U.S.S. Enterprise for her 
around-the-world cruise. On July 17, 1990, Rear Admiral Strasser became 
the 45th president of the Naval War College.
  Rear Admiral Strasser has been awarded many decorations including the 
Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, 
Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, 
Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Meritorious Unit 
Commendation, and various campaign and service ribbons. I know that 
this body joins me in wishing the best of luck to him as he becomes the 
CEO for Pennsylvania State-Dubois Campus. My congratulations and best 
wishes to Rear Admiral Strasser, his wife Barbara, and their four 
children.


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