[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 30 (Wednesday, March 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



  RETIREMENT OF CHARLES R. JACKSON, PRESIDENT OF THE NON COMMISSIONED 
                          OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

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                             HON. BOB STUMP

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 18, 1998

  Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an outstanding 
American, a true patriot, and veteran of the Armed Forces of the United 
States. On March 30, 1998, Retired Navy Force Master Chief Petty 
Officer Charles R. Jackson will retire again, this time from his 
position as President of the Non Commissioned Officers Association. On 
that date, Chuck Jackson will bring to a close more than 45 years of 
public service that included over 25 years in the United States Navy 
and nearly 19 years of service to the military and veterans community 
with the Non Commissioned Officers Association. My fellow colleagues, 
for his entire adult life, Chuck Jackson has dedicated his efforts to 
our Nation and to those that are serving or have served in the Armed 
Forces.
  A retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer, Chuck Jackson's 
military service was indeed distinguished and varied. His Navy career 
entailed worldwide assignments on numerous ships and aviation units, 
including Vietnam service aboard the USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (CVA-
42). Chuck's Navy career culminated with his assignment as Force Master 
Chief of the U.S. Navy Recruiting Command.
  Chuck joined the staff of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 
following his Navy service and he has held every level of leadership 
responsibility within that organization. Chuck was the Association's 
first fully accredited National Veterans Service Officer, and he 
established NCOA's veterans service program. As the Association's Vice-
President for Government Affairs, he directed the legislative, 
regulatory and liaison programs of the Association at the federal 
level. Since February 1993, Chuck has led the worldwide activities of 
the Non Commission Officers Association as its President and Chief 
Executive Officer.
  Mr. Speaker, I share the view held by many of my distinguished 
colleagues in this chamber. The Non Commissioned Officers Association 
is an outstanding military and veterans service organization that, for 
nearly two decades, has benefited from the leadership and many talents 
of Chuck Jackson. Perhaps more importantly though, military members and 
veterans of all eras, indeed all Americans, have benefited from the 
sterling efforts that Chuck Jackson has so unselfishly given to the 
Nation.
  As you embark on a new course in life Chuck, may your days ahead be 
filled with happiness, prosperity and health. It seems most fitting to 
again extend to Chuck and his lovely wife, Sylvia, and the traditional 
Navy farewell--``Fair Winds and Following Seas.'' And, to paraphrase 
the current U.S. Navy recruiting slogan--``Let the Adventure 
Continue.'' Thanks for your service, Chuck, salutes and best wishes.

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