[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING COLONEL BRENT W. MARLER

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2002

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to commend the 
distinguished career of Colonel Brent W. Marler and congratulate him on 
his retirement from the United States Air Force and the California Air 
National Guard. Colonel Marler retired on April 1st of this year after 
30 years of dedicated service to our country.
  A native of Spring Valley, California, Colonel Marler graduated from 
the distinguished Air Force ROTC program at Brigham Young University. 
Immediately following graduation, he received an officer's commission 
in the Air Force.
  While serving in the Air Force, Colonel Marler flew the F-4 in 
Germany and Korea, completing several successful missions. He was then 
promoted to be the Officer in Charge, Weapons Systems Command and 
Control in the 163rd Tactical Fighter Wing. With the introduction of 
personal computers, Colonel Marler volunteered his time to teach 
others, leading to the automation efforts in his squadron. He also 
served in the 58th Tactical Training Squadron at Luke Air Force Base in 
Arizona, making significant upgrades to course materials that improved 
training throughout the Air Force.
  Colonel Marler's personal dedication has improved the quality of 
equipment used by the United States Air Force and California Air 
National Guard. Through his personal intervention, he successfully 
managed to acquire funding for critically needed replacement aircraft, 
which made it possible to save the C-22 program in the Air National 
Guard. Furthermore he introduced Commercial Video Cockpit equipment to 
the A-7, A-10 and F-16, giving the Air National Guard a price effective 
edge in video surveillance. Colonel Marler also led the effort to 
replace the retiring RF-4C with the F-16 for reconnaissance purposes.
  Colonel Marler has led a zealous and patriotic career in the United 
States Air Force and California Air National Guard. These distinctive 
accomplishments in both operational and leadership roles of duty, 
culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his 
country. With the retirement of Colonel Marler, our country loses a 
valuable member of the Armed Services and his dedication and commitment 
will surely be missed.

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