[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 108 (Thursday, August 1, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S7884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RETIREMENT OF GENERAL JOHN A. SHAUD

 Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, as a Senator from Wyoming and 
Chairman of the Senate Air Force Caucus, one aspect of my public 
service that I truly enjoy is the opportunity to work with remarkable 
people who are more like family than coworkers and colleagues. On 
Capitol Hill, we all know each other and we all feel each other's 
sorrows and share in each other's joys and triumphs.
  This is one of those occasions that brings both a touch of joy and 
sadness as we say congratulations and thank you at the same time that 
we bid farewell to someone who has devoted his life to the service of 
his country in the military and on the Hill, where he has made many 
friends among the staffs of our offices.
  We were fortunate that General Shaud served as the Executive Director 
of the Air Force Association. Before his acceptance of that post, he 
had amassed quite an impressive military career that began when he was 
commissioned into the United States Air Force in 1956.
  In his 50-year career General Shaud has served in the field and at 
U.S. Air Force headquarters in Washington. His later Air Force 
assignments included Chief of Staff for Personnel for the U.S. Air 
Force, Commander of the Air Training Command at Randolph Air Force 
Base, and Chief of Staff of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. 
He led and inspired those under his command and excelled while gaining 
greater responsibilities.
  I would be remiss if I did not point out that during his military 
career General Shaud was able to complete the requirements for a Master 
of Science degree, which he received from George Washington 
University--my alma mater. He also has a doctorate from Ohio State 
University and has served on the faculty of Air Command and Staff 
College.
  Over the years, General Shaud has amassed more than 5,600 flying 
hours and piloted several dozen different aircraft. He was awarded the 
Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, 
the Distinguished Flying Cross and several other awards and citations 
for his outstanding service and leadership.
  For General Shaud, his retirement from the U.S. Air Force was just 
the end of one career and the beginning of another. General Shaud moved 
on to take on the responsibilities of the Air Force Aid Society and 
then later, the Air Force Association, from which he will now be 
retiring. Through it all, he has continued to impress with his 
leadership, creativity, personality, and ingenuity. He has been a role 
model for many and he will no doubt continue to inspire those with whom 
he comes into contact.
  I would also point out that without him, Congressman Cliff Stearns 
and I would have had a far more difficult time in our work to establish 
the Air Force Caucus.
  Now it is time for General Shaud to move on to another adventure in 
his life. I do not know what he will be doing, but I know he will be 
changing direction and heading off to face other challenges in the 
years to come.
  Good luck, General Shaud, and God bless. May you have many years of 
an enjoyable retirement and the good health to enjoy each day to the 
fullest.

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