[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 180 (Tuesday, November 14, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S17040]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO LT. GEN. WILLIAM M. KEYS

 Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to a great 
American, Lt. Gen. William M. Keys, who recently retired from the U.S. 
Marine Corps. General Keys was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal 
in recognition of his exceptional service during the last few years of 
his long career. From the jungles of Vietnam to the sands of Kuwait, 
General Keys answered the call to duty, and today, on behalf of all 
Senators, I pause to thank him.
  Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the full text of his 
award citation be printed in the Record.
  The text of the citation follows:

 Citation To Accompany the Award of the Defense Distinguished Service 
                        Medal to William M. Keys

       Lieutenant General William M. Keys, United States Marine 
     Corps, distinguished himself by exceptionally distinguished 
     service as Commander, United States Marine Forces, Atlantic, 
     from June 1991 to July 1994. General Keys displayed dynamic 
     leadership, doctrinal and operational boldness, and dogged 
     determination in aggressively pursuing initiatives that 
     enhanced the Force's ability to successfully prevail on the 
     joint battlefield. He significantly improved the Commanders-
     in-Chiefs ability to best utilize the operational 
     capabilities of all the forces available. With the 
     establishment of the United States Atlantic Command (USACOM) 
     as the joint force integrator for CONUS-based forces, General 
     Keys' leadership was crucial in shaping and defining many 
     joint warfare concepts, including the standardized 
     development of the Joint Air Force Component Commander 
     (JFACC) concept within USACOM and United States Pacific 
     Command. As Joint Task Force Commander for Ocean Venture 92, 
     he built upon improved communications capabilities and better 
     joint tactics, techniques, and procedures within the JFACC/
     JTCB. He also played a key role in the development of joint 
     training concepts and exercise schedules currently emerging 
     from USACOM. The distinctive accomplishments of General Keys 
     culminate a distinguished career in the service of his 
     country and reflect great credit upon himself, the United 
     States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.

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