[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 82 (Thursday, June 10, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1216]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER FIVE ANTONIO B. ECLAVEA

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 10, 1999

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend and congratulate 
Chief Warrant Officer Five Antonio B. Eclavea, a native son of Guam, on 
his very distinguished career and well-earned retirement. CW5 Eclavea 
has made his contribution to the strength and security of our nation 
through his faithful and professional military service.
  By having been one of the first soldiers ever to be promoted to the 
grade of Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5), Antonio B. Eclavea has 
brought great recognition to himself, the island of Guam and her 
people. Although the first warrant officers promoted to the rank of CW5 
were selected in 1992, it was not until 1993 that the United States 
Army first appointed active duty CW5's. CW5 Eclavea holds the 
distinction of being the first Army warrant officer promoted to CW5 in 
the Adjutant General Corps.
  Born on September 9, 1934, in the city of Hagatna, CW5 Eclavea 
initially served in the military through the United States Air Force. 
Attaining the rank of Master Sergeant, he made a career move and joined 
the Army in 1969. After eleven years, he traded his Air Force stripes 
for warrant officer's bars.
  For over four decades CW5 Eclavea served at various posts, including 
tours of duty in Vietnam, Taiwan, Germany, and the Republic of Korea. 
He was also stationed at a number of stateside locations, earning the 
respect and admiration of superiors and troops. In addition to 
completing the Army Adjutant General Course and the Master Warrant 
Officer Course, he also received a Bachelor of Science degree in 
Economics and Business Administration from Marymount College. Awards 
and decorations conferred to him include, among others, the 
Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious 
Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army 
Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal. Currently the most 
senior warrant officer in the United States Army, he is serving in his 
final assignment as the Assistant Executive Officer to the Army Chief 
of Staff.
  CW5 Eclavea's distinguished military career is a source of pride for 
the people of Guam. I congratulate CW5 Eclavea on his outstanding 
achievements. Together with the people of Guam, I join his wife, Rose 
Marie, and his sons Johnny, Anthony, Michael, and Mark, in proudly 
celebrating his great accomplishments. I hope that he enjoys his well-
earned retirement and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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