[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 19 (Tuesday, March 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E265]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO MAJ. GEN. DOUG BUNGER

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 1998

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to Major General Doug 
Bunger, who currently resides in Duncanville, Texas, upon his 
retirement this month from the United States Air Force. In his thirty-
one years of service to this great nation he has proven himself an 
extraordinary leader of people, programs, and finances at all 
organizational levels in the Air Force, and finances at all 
organizational levels in the Air Force. As a military comptroller, 
General Bunger directed the financial operation for military airlift 
command during a period of intense defense military transportation 
requirements. He subsequently was the Air Force's Director of Budget 
Operations and then the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the budget. As 
such he developed, justified, and executed an annual budget of over $72 
billion in support of worldwide air force operations. His record of 
integrity and accountability was flawless.
  To conclude his distinguished career, General Bunger has commanded 
the Army and the Air Force Exchange Service, a $7 billion retail and 
services organization headquartered in Southwest Dallas. Under his 
charismatic leadership and efficient management AAFES has performed its 
mission exceptionally well, with earnings during his three-year tenure 
of over $930 million. What is more important is that these earnings 
have been vital to military personnel around the world, contributing 
well over $600 million to supplement the morale, welfare, and 
recreation programs of the Army and Air Force--thereby ensuring quality 
of life for service members and their families while reducing the 
burden of support from America's taxpayers. General Bunger's work force 
of 55,000 serve every day to provide soldiers and airmen value, service 
and support in all 50 states and 25 different countries--to include 
Bosnia, Haiti, Kuwait, Saudi, and Korea--significantly enhancing morale 
while saving them money.
  Throughout his career, General Bunger has been an exceptional steward 
of defense resources, and his legacy of leadership and dedication 
deserve our admiration and praise. His numerous awards and 
decorations--which include the Distinguished Service Medal, two Awards 
of the Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star, four Meritorious Service Medals, 
and both Air Force Commendation and Achievement Medals--attest to his 
exemplary professionalism and distinguished service to our nation.
  I salute Major General Doug Bunger as he retires from the United 
States Air Force and wish him and his lovely wife, Sarah, much 
happiness in their new hilltop home near Hot Springs, Arkansas.

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