[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 163 (Tuesday, November 11, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S14447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO LTG GENERAL JOHN S. CALDWELL, JR.

  Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I rise today in honor of LTG John S. 
Caldwell, Jr., Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army 
for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology at the Pentagon. After 36 
years of exemplary commitment and dedicated service to the United 
States Army, General Caldwell is retiring.
  General Caldwell's career has been vast in the command and staff 
positions he has held. Beginning as a Platoon Leader at Fort Meade, MD, 
in 1967 until his current assignment at the Pentagon, he has been a 
steady and dedicated member of the United States Armed Forces.
  A graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, 
General Caldwell's career has been one of dedication, service, and 
sacrifice. Upon graduation, he was commissioned in the Armor/Cavalry. 
He has commanded armored cavalry units from platoon through battalion, 
had combat duty with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam, and 
served two tours in the Federal Republic of Germany.
  He has held a variety of other assignments including: Deputy Chief of 
Staff for Research, Development and Acquisition, Headquarters, Army 
Materiel Command; Director, Army Digitization Office, Headquarters, 
Department of the Army; Assistant Deputy for System Management and 
International Cooperation, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the 
Army, Research, Development and Acquisition; Assistant Professor for 
the Department of Engineering at USMA; Research and Development 
Coordinator, Office of the Project Manager, Abrams Tank Systems; 
Operations and Training Officer, S-3, for 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored 
Cavalry Regiment; Operations Staff Officer and Deputy Chief of Staff, 
Operations, Plans and Training for the Army Staff; Research and 
Development Staff Officer, Army Studies Group for the Office of the 
Chief of Staff, Army; Chief, Strategy Application Branch of the 
Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate, J-5, for the Joint Staff, and, 
Project Manager, Abrams Tank Systems.
  General Caldwell is often sought after for his knowledge and insight 
into the critical issues facing our country today. He is a decorated 
soldier, having received the following decorations and badges: 
Distinguished Service Medal, with Oak Leaf Cluster, Silver Star, 
Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, with 2 Oak Leaf 
Clusters, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, with Oak Leaf 
Cluster, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, with Oak Leaf Cluster, 
Army Achievement Medal, Ranger Tab, Joint Chiefs of Staff 
Identification Badge, and Army Staff Identification Badge.
  On this Veterans Day, I celebrate and applaud the distinguished 
career of LTG John S. Caldwell. A courageous soldier, fearless leader, 
and patriot, General Caldwell is much deserving of a relaxing and 
enjoyable retirement. My best wishes go out to his wife, Judy, his 
family and friends in this time of celebration.

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