[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 122 (Wednesday, September 19, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S9500]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL T. MICHAEL MOSELEY

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I would like to take a moment today to 
recognize one of the finest officers in the United States Air Force, 
Major General T. Michael ``Buzz'' Moseley. On August 3rd, General 
Moseley was promoted from his job as Director of the Air Force Office 
of Legislative Liaison to become the Commander, Ninth Air Force, Air 
Combat Command and Commander, United States Central Command Air Forces, 
United States Central Command. During his time in Washington, and 
especially with regard to his work on Capitol Hill, General Moseley 
personified the Air Force core values of integrity, selfless service 
and excellence in all things. Many Members and staff enjoyed the 
opportunity to meet with him on a variety of Air Force issues and came 
to appreciate his many talents. Today it is my privilege to recognize 
some of Buzz's many accomplishments since he entered the military 29 
years ago, and to commend the superb service he provided the Air Force, 
the Congress and our Nation.
  Buzz Moseley entered the Air Force through the Reserve Officer 
Training Corps program at Texas A&M. While and ``Aggie'', he completed 
both his bachelor's and master's degrees in political science. He 
earned his pilot wings in 1973 at Webb Air Force Base, Texas, and was 
then assigned to stay on as a T-37 instructor pilot. From 1979 to 1983, 
he flew the F-15 as an instructor pilot, flight lead and mission 
commander, first at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, and then while 
serving overseas at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Over his career, General 
Moseley demonstrated his skill as an aviator in the T-37, T-38, AT-38 
and F-15 aircraft, and logged over 2,800 hours of flying time.
  From early in his career, General Moseley's exceptional leadership 
skills were always evident to both superiors and subordinates as he 
repeatedly proved himself in numerous select command positions. He was 
the Commander of the F-15 Division of the United States Air Force 
Fighter Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada and the 
Commander of the 33rd Operations Group at Eglin Air Force Base, 
Florida. When stationed at Nellis Air Force Base a second time, he 
commanded the 57th Fighter Weapons Wing. With 26 squadrons, consisting 
of A-10, B-1, B-52, F-15C/D, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-16C/D, HH-60G and 
the RQ-1A Predator, it is the Air Force's largest, most diverse flying 
wing. The 57th also included the Air Force Weapons School, Red Flag, 
Air Force Aggressors, the Air Force Demonstration Squadron ``The 
Thunderbirds'', the Air-Ground Operations School, Air Warrior, 66th 
Rescue Squadron and the Predator unmanned aerial vehicle operations.
  Buzz Moseley also excelled in a variety of key staff assignments. 
These include serving as Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs 
for Asia and Middle East on the Joint Staff; Chief of the Air Force 
General Officer Matters Office; Chief of Staff of the Air Force Chair 
and Professor of Joint and Combined Warfare at the National War 
College; and Chief of the Tactical Fighter Branch, Tactical Forces 
Division, Directorate of Plans. General Moseley also serves on the 
Council on Foreign Relations and has been named an Officer of the Ordre 
National du Merite by the President of France.
  During his service to the 106th and 107th Congress, General Moseley 
was the Air Force liaison for critical readiness and modernization 
issues. He was a crucial voice for the Air Force in representing its 
many programs on the Hill, providing clear, concise and timely 
information. General Moseley's leadership, professionalism, and 
expertise enabled him to foster exceptional rapport between the Air 
Force and the Senate, impressing me with his ability to work with the 
Congress to address Air Force priorities.
  We were all pleased to see that the President recently nominated 
General Moseley for his third star. It is exceptionally well deserved. 
I offer my congratulations to him, his wife, Jennie, son, Greg and 
daughter, Tricia. The Congress and the country applaud the selfless 
commitment his entire family has made to the Nation in supporting his 
military career.
  I know I speak for all of my colleagues in expressing my heartfelt 
appreciation to General Moseley. He is a credit to both the Air Force 
and the United States. We wish our friend the best of luck in his new 
command.

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