[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 129 (Friday, August 4, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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            HONORING CAPT. DEAN O. TRYTTEN ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. BOB INGLIS

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 3, 1995
  Mr. INGLIS. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to an outstanding naval 
officer, Capt. Dean O. Trytten, who is retiring from the U.S. Navy 
after 30 years of distinguished service. It is a pleasure to share with 
my colleagues just a few of his many accomplishments.
  Captain Trytten, raised in Lake Mills, IA, enlisted in the Navy in 
1965 and was commissioned through the Navy's NESEP Program. He was 
selected for the Navy's NESEP Program while a student at Nuclear Power 
Training School in Windsor, CT.
  A dedicated student, Captain Trytten received his bachelor of science 
degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University 
[NCSU]. Later, he returned to school, and in 1982 he earned his master 
of science in mechanical engineering from the naval post graduate 
school in Monterey, CA. Captain Trytten was also awarded the 
prestigious ``Top Snipe'' award at SWOS Department Head School.
  Captain Trytten's initial sea assignment was to the U.S.S. Cannole 
(DE 1056), where he served as main propulsion assistant. Subsequent sea 
tours included repair officer/engineering officer on the U.S.S. 
Portland (LSD 37), engineering officer on the U.S.S. Joseph Hewes (FF 
1078) and maintenance manager/service life extension program [SLEP] 
coordinator on the U.S.S. Independence [CV 62].
  During a period of rapidly changing force structures and declining 
resources, Captain Trytten served as ship superintendent at 
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for the SLEP of U.S.S. Forrestal [CV 59], 
repair officer at SIMA San Diego, force maintenance officer at 
COMNAVSURFPAC, ship modernization and maintenance branch head at OPNAV, 
and most recently distinguished himself through exceptional meritorious 
service as special assistant for quality at the NAVSEA Inspector 
General's Office.
  Captain Trytten has been awarded many decorations, including four 
Meritorious Service Medals, the Navy Commendation Medal, Battle 
Efficiency ``E'', Good Conduct, and two National Defense, Humanitarian 
Service, and Sea Service Medals. Captain Trytten's accomplishments 
during his service are in keeping with the finest traditions of 
military service and reflect great credit upon him and the U.S. Navy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Capt. Dean Trytten on this momentous occasion. As Captain Trytten 
retires to Greenville, SC, I take this opportunity to express my 
gratitude for his faithful and dedicated service to the U.S. Navy and 
wish him my sincerest best wishes upon his retirement.


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