[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 100 (Monday, July 19, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1414]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MAJOR GENERAL MICHAEL P. WIEDEMER, U.S. AIR FORCE, DIRECTOR 
OF THE DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY AT FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, FOR HIS SERVICE 
                             AND DEDICATION

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                          HON. J. RANDY FORBES

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 19, 2004

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Major General 
Michael P. Wiedemer, Director of the Defense Commissary Agency, for his 
loyal service to the United States and Virginia's Fourth District.
  Major General Wiedemer's dedication and loyalty to the advancement of 
our district and the nation as a whole is to be commended. He has 
played an instrumental role in overseeing the growth and preservation 
of the military's worldwide commissary system since he assumed command 
in August 2002.
  Since first being commissioned in the U.S. Air Force over 30 years 
ago, Major General Wiedemer's devotion to duty has reflected the 
highest standards of the military profession. After four years of 
service, he served as Chief of Data Automation as part of the 347th 
Tactical Fighter Wing on the Moody Air Force Base in Georgia. He has 
served on numerous airbases throughout the United States. His military 
education is extensive and includes Squadron Officer School, the Air 
Command and Staff College, Defense Systems Management College, and the 
Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Major General Wiedemer also 
holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters degree in Industrial 
Management.
  Major General Wiedemer's decorations include the Distinguished 
Service Medal, the Defense Superior Medal, Legion of Merit with Oak 
Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, 
an Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Defense Superior Service 
Medal.
  Major General Wiedemer has shown tremendous commitment and devotion 
to his country. Today we recognize him for his unwavering patriotism 
and dedication to both his profession and the American people.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Major General Michael P. 
Wiedemer.

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