[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 83 (Friday, June 7, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1033]
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                 RETIREMENT OF COL. JOHN C. MEYER, JR.

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 1996

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Col. John C. 
Meyer, Jr., on his retirement from the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of 
service to our country.
  Colonel Meyer is currently the chief of the Weapons and Nuclear 
Deterrence Requirements Division, Directorate of Operational 
Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, DC. As chief, he 
has overseen the requirements development for all of the Air Force's 
air-delivered munitions and for the maintenance and modernization of 
the Nation's ICBM force.
  Colonel Meyer has served our country with distinction. His 
decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with 
five devices, the Air Medal, the Aerial Achievement Medal with one 
device, the Air Force Commendation Medal with one device, and the 
Combat Readiness Medal with four devices.
  Mr. Speaker, on June 7, 1996, Colonel Meyer will retire from the U.S. 
Air Force. On behalf of this body of legislators, I would like to 
congratulate Col. John C. Meyer, Jr., on his retirement and thank him 
for his selfless service to his country.

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