[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 79 (Monday, June 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1093]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOE D. DUNAWAY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2003

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Lieutenant Colonel Joe D. Dunaway for his heroic service in the United 
States Military during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Upon graduating from Northeastern Oklahoma State University in May of 
1985, Lieutenant Colonel Dunaway completed several different courses at 
Fort Rucker, Alabama and Fort Eustis, Virgina. His initial assignment 
was to the 4th Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Fulda, 
Germany. There, Lieutenant Colonel Dunaway held positions that included 
Command Aviation Platoon Leader and Air Cavalry Troop Commander. In 
1990, he returned to the United States and served at both Fort Eustis 
and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. At Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, he 
attended the Command and Central Staff College and was assigned to the 
101st Airborne Division as the Division Aviation Maintenance Officer, 
AVIM Company Command of Company A, and Battalion Executive Officer for 
the 8-101st Aviation Regiment.
  During his time in the military, Lieutenant Colonel Dunaway has been 
recognized with many honors. His awards and decorations include the 
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Army 
Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Army Achievement 
Medal with a silver oak leaf cluster, the National Defense Service 
Medal, the Master Aviator Badge, an Air Assault Badge, and an Airborne 
Badge.
  Lieutenant Colonel Dunaway's involvement in Operation Iraqi Freedom 
as the 8-101st Battalion Commander marked his second tour of duty. He 
served as a role model for all as he bravely stood in defense of our 
nation and a free world. His devotion and commitment to this country 
are commendable.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend the gratitude of myself and the entire 
nation to Lieutenant Colonel Joe D. Dunaway for his participation in 
this latest conflict in Iraq. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing his fine service and wishing him well as he returns to the 
Aviation Branch to serve as Branch Chief.

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