[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S3198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       TRIBUTE TO ADMIRAL CARLISLE A.H. TROST, U.S. NAVY, RETIRED

 Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to ADM 
Carlisle A.H. Trost, U.S. Navy, Retired, as he steps down after 17 
faithful, diligent, and honorable years as the chairman of the board of 
directors of the George and Carol Olmsted Foundation of Falls Church, 
VA. In years past it was a privilege to have worked closely with both 
George Olmsted and Admiral Trost.
  Admiral Trost, who ascended to the position of Chief of Naval 
Operations during his long and distinguished career as a naval officer, 
offered his services first as a director, then as chairman of the 
board, of the prestigious Olmsted Foundation. Demonstrating a vital 
understanding of this complex world, he led the foundation in its 
expanding role to educate young, talented, and dedicated military 
officers in learning foreign languages and in understanding foreign 
cultures through the awarding of scholarships to study overseas for 2 
years. With our military deployed for wars in over 100 countries across 
the globe, the importance of having officers imbued with the cultural 
sensitivities and language capabilities provided by this special 
education is essential. Thanks to Admiral Trost's innate understanding 
of the importance of the training provided to Olmsted scholars and his 
visionary leadership, the number of scholars studying annually doubled 
and the foundation's endowment increased dramatically.
  Admiral Trost also established the Tri-Service Academy Cadet and 
Midshipman Overseas Travel and Cultural Immersion Program at our three 
service academies in 2001. He later extended this important training 
and educational program to the three Service Reserve Officer Training 
Commands, ROTC, and the six senior military colleges, title 10 schools. 
Admiral Trost graduated from the Naval Academy in 1953, where he was 
first in his class of 925 midshipmen. He went on to become an Olmsted 
Scholar in 1960, studying in the German language at the University of 
Freiburg from 1960 to 1962. From there he had a most successful tour as 
a submarine officer, eventually commanding the blue crew of the 
nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS Sam Rayburn, SSBN 635.
  As a young captain, he was selected by his superiors to serve as a 
naval aide to the Under Secretary and, later, Secretary of the Navy. It 
was my good fortune to have served in these positions and to have 
learned from this great teacher, peer, and life-long friend. Whether as 
a submarine group commander, a numbered fleet commander, Commander of 
the Atlantic Fleet, or as Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Trost 
always served his country with honor and dignity.
  Admiral Trost has provided outstanding leadership, advice, and sound 
professional judgment on many critical issues and at many key levels of 
decision making for both the Navy and the Nation. Indeed, his actions 
and wise counsel over the years have been of enduring importance to the 
U.S. Congress. Though he is a modest man, he truly is an extraordinary 
individual and leader who has contributed so much to this country and 
the cause of freedom. He has been dedicated fully to mission 
accomplishment, education, leadership, and professionalism in the 
highest traditions of the American spirit.

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