[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 116 (Thursday, July 31, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S10610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               A TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL KEVIN B. KUKLOK

 Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to MG 
Kevin B. Kuklok, who is about to retire and return to private life 
after more than 35 years of selfless service to our Nation as a U.S. 
Marine.
  Major General Kuklok graduated from the University of North Dakota, 
with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering. He also 
received his master's degree in business administration from the United 
States International University in San Diego, CA. He enrolled in the 
Platoon Leaders Class program in March 1965, and was commissioned a 
Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve in August 1968.
  He has served with numerous operational commands in billets ranging 
from staff officer to Commanding General. Some of these units were 
Marine Medium Lift Helicopter Squadrons 267 and 367; 2d Battalion, 7th 
Marines; Marine Attack Helicopter Squadron 169; Marine Air Group 46; 
and Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 766.
  He was Commanding Officer Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 41, 
Det B; Commanding Officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764. He 
also served as Director of Readiness and Safety, 4th Marine Aircraft 
Wing, MARRESFOR, New Orleans, LA.
  Upon promotion to brigadier general, he assumed command as the 
commanding general, Reserve Marine Ground Task Force East, Camp 
Lejeune, NC.
  Major General Kuklok is a veteran of Operations Desert Shield and 
Desert Storm. He also served as the commanding general, 4th Marine 
Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Reserve, from September 1997 until August 
2000.
  In November 2001, General Kuklok was ordered back to active duty to 
support Operation Enduring Freedom, at which time he assumed his 
current duties as Assistant Commandant, Plans, Policies and Operations, 
his last active duty position.
  Throughout his career as a U.S. Marine, Major General Kuklok has 
demonstrated uncompromising character, discerning wisdom, and a 
sincere, profound sense of duty to his country, his Corps, and 
especially to his marines and their families.
  On behalf of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, I wish to 
recognize Major General Kuklok's accomplishments and his devoted 
service to the Nation. Congratulations to him, his wife, Diana, and 
their two children, Nicole and Bryce, on the completion of a long and 
distinguished career.

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