[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 111 (Friday, August 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1637-E1638]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 A SALUTE TO MAJ. GEN. PAUL G. REHKAMP

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                            HON. DAVID MINGE

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 7, 1998

  Mr. MINGE. Mr. Speaker, I stand to honor Maj. Gen. Paul G. Rehkamp. 
Recently, General Rehkamp, of Marshall, Minnesota, retired from the 
Army Reserve after more than 35 years of service to our country.
  In 1989, General Rehkamp assumed command of the 88th Army Reserve 
Command. He chose a new motto for the command: ``The Right Place to 
soldier.'' These words have followed the command ever since--and they 
also identify General Rehkamp's career.
  While a part of the 88th ARCOM, General Rehkamp was Chief of Staff, 
and Deputy Commander, before becoming Commander in 1989. He was in 
command during key events that proved to be profound changes for the 
Army Reserve. He led units from the 88th Army Reserve Command as they 
were called to active duty for Desert Shield/Desert Storm. For this and 
other reasons, General Rehkamp's leadership shined through and allowed 
the 88th to survive downsizing of the Army Reserve.

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  After a successful tenure as Commander of the 88th in Minnesota, he 
moved on to the Pentagon. He was assigned to the Assistant Deputy Chief 
of Staff Operations, Mobilization and Reserve Affairs. In addition, 
General Rehkamp was named to the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB). 
The RFPB is represented by members of all of the uniformed services. 
Members of the RFPB are responsible for policy advising to the 
Secretary of Defense on matters relating to the reserve components. 
General Rehkamp was also a member of the Army Reserve Council. In that 
position he was advisor to the Chief, Army Reserve.
  General Rehkamp's faithful service to his country has been recognized 
on a number of occasions. During General Rehkamp's career, he earned 
the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf 
Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal 
with Oak Leaf Cluster, and numerous other commendations and awards.
  In addition, during his civilian life, General Rehkamp served as a 
commissioner of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. As an at-large 
commissioner, it was General Rehkamp's duty to advocate for all 
Minnesotans. Once again, he served Minnesota with great distinction.
  General Rehkamp is the consummate citizen-soldier and has dedicated 
his career to soldiers and the defense of our great nation. We salute 
him in his retirement from a long and successful career and thank him 
for his contribution to maintaining the freedoms we, as Americans, 
enjoy.

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