[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 93 (Friday, June 27, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO MAJ. GEN. DAVID A. RICHWINE

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 1997

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, on July 1, 1997, Maj. Gen. David A. 
Richwine, U.S. Marine Corps, will retire after 32 years of faithful and 
dedicated service to his country. It is only fitting that his 
distinguished service record be brought to the attention of the House 
of Representatives and the American public.
  In June of 1965, Maj. Gen. Richwine was commissioned a second 
lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He then attended the Basic School at 
Quantico, Virginia following which, he joined the 3d Battalion, 4th 
Marines in Vietnam in January of 1966. There he served as platoon 
commander, company executive officer, commanding officer, and the 
battalion S-4 officer.
  Following Vietnam, and duty as the officer selection officer in 
Indianapolis, IN, Captain Richwine reported to Williams Air Force Base 
in Chandler, Arizona to begin his pilot training. He was designated as 
Naval Aviator in April of 1971.
  After tours with FMFAT-201. VT-4. graduation from Amphibious Warfare 
School, and further tours with FMFA-531, VMFA-232, and VMFA-212, Major 
Richwine was assigned as Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General at 
Headquarters, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. In 1978 he attended Air 
Command and Staff College in Montgomery, AL, graduated, and was 
assigned to MAG-31, in Beaufort, SC.
  Beaufort provided a number of assignments for Maj. Gen. Richwine. He 
served as the assistant group S-4 officer of MAG-31, the executive 
officer of Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron-31 and the commanding 
officer of FMFA-251. He then joined MAG-15 in Iwakuni, Japan as the 
group operations officer and then became the Group Executive Officer.
  In Washington, DC, Maj. Gen. Richwine served as the assistant for 
Special Analyses to the Assistant Under Secretary of Defense for Policy 
and Resources and then attended the National War College. He was 
assigned as commanding officer of MCAS Beaufort in 1986.
  Returning to Washington, DC, Major General Richwine was assistant 
head and then head, Aviation Plans, Programs, Doctrine, Joint Matters 
and Budget Branch. He then was the special assistant, Marine Corps Aide 
to the Secretary of the Navy. He then was selected as Commander, Marine 
Corps Bases, Eastern Area, MCAS Cherry Point, NC.
  Major General Richwine served his final tour in Washington, DC as the 
Deputy for Expeditionary Forces Programs, Office of the Assistant 
Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, and 
his final position of Assistant Chief of Staff, Command Control, 
Communications, Computer and Intelligence (C41), director of 
Intelligence, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, DC.
  Major General Richwine has earned all of the decorations he wears, 
among which are a Silver Star, Legion of Merit with a gold star, Purple 
Heart and a Defense Meritorious Service Medal. He has served his 
country well, and will continue to do so in the future. He is a fine 
marine.

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