[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 46 (Friday, March 29, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E504]
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                   MAJ. GEN. (SEL) RONALD C. MARCOTTE

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 29, 1996

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
American, an outstanding Air Force officer, and an exceptional 
individual: Maj. Gen. (sel) Ronald C. Marcotte. On March 26, 1996, Ron 
Marcotte handed over command of the 509th Bomber Wing at Whiteman Air 
Force Base after serving as its commander from the beginning of its 
operational status--April 1, 1993. Major General Marcotte will be the 
new director, strategic target plans (J-52) and deputy director, plans 
and policy (J-5), at U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, NE.
  During his command of the 509th, Major General Marcotte was 
responsible for the oversight and successful completion of the facility 
construction as well as the beddown of the B-2 fleet. His 
accomplishments, as expected, went far above and beyond his described 
duties. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Major General 
Marcotte a fond farewell from the 509th Bomber Wing at Whiteman Air 
Force Base. Missouri will truly miss him.

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