[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 10 (Thursday, January 30, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S842-S843]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        LIEUTENANT GENERAL SAMUEL E. EBBESEN, UNITED STATES ARMY

  Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, today I salute an outstanding military 
officer, Lt. Gen. Samuel E. Ebbesen, U.S. Army. General Ebbesen is 
retiring this month with more than 35 years of dedicated service to our 
country, culminating in assignments as Commanding General, Second 
United States Army, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
Military Personnel Policy.
  In his most recent position, he was responsible for the establishment 
of all policies concerning military personnel matters including 
accessions and retention programs; compensation and benefits; and the 
classification, assignment and career development for the 1.4 million 
service members of the Department of Defense. His accomplishments were 
many, resulting in improved quality of life for our service members and 
the enhanced readiness of our Armed Forces.
  General Ebbesen, a native of St. Croix, VI, was commissioned in 1961 
through the Reserve Officer Training Corps [ROTC]. He holds a Bachelor 
of Arts degree in political science from City College of New York and a 
Masters degree in public administration from Auburn University. His 
military schooling includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced 
Courses, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and the Air War 
College.
  During his distinguished career, General Ebbesen served in numerous 
leadership and key staff positions throughout the Army. He served as 
the commanding general, 6th Infantry Division, Light, Fort Wainwright, 
AK, as the deputy commander, Alaska Command [ALCOM] and as the 
assistant division commander, 6th Infantry Division, Light. After the 
division relocated--north of the range--in Alaska, General Ebbesen was 
instrumental in

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successfully integrating the 6th Infantry Division--Light--into the 
Fairbanks community. He fostered strong community relationships which 
endure today. Under General Ebbesen's tenure, the 6th Infantry Division 
achieved safety records which were unsurpassed in the United States 
Army at that time. This record was achieved in spite of adverse and 
difficult climatic conditions. He ensured that the 6th Infantry 
Division were pivotal players in the U.S. Pacific Command's Expanded 
Relations Program throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Further, General 
Ebbesen significantly improved quality of life for those soldiers and 
their families stationed throughout Alaska.
  Additionally, General Ebbesen served as the Deputy Chief, Legislative 
Liaison, Office of the Chief of Legislative Liaison, United States 
Army, Washington, DC; Chief of Staff, I Corps, Fort Lewis, WA; 
commander, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault, Fort 
Campbell, KY; Deputy Chief, Plans and Operations Division, and later 
Executive Officer, Office of the Chief, Legislative Liaison, Office of 
the Secretary of the Army, Washington, DC; and Commander, 2d Battalion, 
32 Infantry, 7th Infantry Division; Executive Officer, 2d Brigade, 7th 
Infantry Division; and G3, 7th Infantry Division, Fort Ord, CA.
  General Ebbesen's military awards and decorations include the Defense 
Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit--with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, 
Bronze Star Medal with ``V'' Device--with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, 
Meritorious Service Medal--with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal and Army 
Commendation Medal--with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters. His combat assignment and 
training resulted in the award of the Combat Infantry Badge. Expert 
Infantry Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge. He is 
authorized to wear the Army General Staff Identification Badge and the 
Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge.
  Mr. President, I ask you and our colleagues to join me in saluting 
General Ebbesen for his distinguished service to this great Nation and 
to the great State of Alaska, as well as his superb leadership of the 
men and women of our Armed Forces. It is with great pride that I 
congratulate him upon his retirement and wish him the very best.

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