[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 10, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E186]
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              IN MEMORY OF BRIG. GEN. (RET) BEN J. MANGINA

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 10, 1999

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this opportunity to say a few 
words in tribute to the late Brigadier General (Retired) Ben J. 
Mangina, USAF, of Windsor, Missouri. General Mangina, a loyal and 
dedicated airman and a good friend of mine through the years, passed 
away at the age of 78.
  General Mangina, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, was born the son of 
Joseph and Josephine Amari Mangina. He was the commander of several Air 
Force bases, including Richard-Gebauer Air Force Base. There he 
commanded the 442nd fighter wing.
  General Mangina was also active in the community. He was a member and 
deacon of First Baptist Church along with many other civic 
organizations.
  General Mangina is survived by his wife, Ethel Mae; his daughter, 
Rose; his son, Ben; two stepsons, Ken and Don; seven grandchildren and 
four great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, Ben Mangina was a dedicated airmen and a true friend. I 
am certain that the members of the House will join me in paying tribute 
to this fine Missourian.

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