[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 96 (Friday, July 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1499]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING COLONEL JOHN R. ANGEVINE, GARRISON COMMANDER, UNITED STATES 
    ARMY GARRISON FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, FOR HIS SERVICE AND DEDICATION

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                          HON. J. RANDY FORBES

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2005

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Colonel John 
R. Angevine, Garrison Commander United States Army Garrison Fort Lee, 
Virginia for his loyal service to the United States and Virginia's 
Fourth District.
  Colonel Angevine's dedication and loyalty to the advancement of our 
district and the Nation as a whole is to be highly commended.
  Colonel Angevine's devotion to duty has reflected the highest 
standards of the military profession through a number of command and 
staff positions. His assignments have included Red River Army Depot, 
Texarkana, Texas; the 1st Infantry Division (Forward), Coppingen, 
Germany; the 10th Mountain Division, Ft. Drum, New York; the Total Army 
Personnel Command, Alexandria, Virginia; Office of the Deputy Chief of 
Staff for Logistics, Washington, DC; the United Nations Operations 
Somalia, Mogadishu, Somalia; the Strategic Logistics Agency, 
Washington, DC; 25th Infantry Division (light) at Ft. Lewis, 
Washington; Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, 
Washington, DC; and the Center for Strategic Leadership, Carlisle, 
Pennsylvania. Among his many duties, he has served as Battalion 
Commander, 25th Forward Support Battalion, Battalion Executive Officer 
and Battalion S-3, 710th Maintenance Battalion, 10th Mountain Division 
(Light); Company Commander, 1st Support Battalion, 1st Infantry 
Division (F); Quartermaster Assignments Officer; Logistics Staff 
Officer, Chief Logistics Officer UN Mission, Somalia; and as a Force 
Development Systems Integrator. His previous assignment was Chief, 
Total Army Personnel Command, Alexandria, Virginia. His military 
education is extensive and includes the U.S. Army Command and General 
Staff College, the Army War College, and the Quartermaster Officer 
Basic and Advanced Courses. Colonel Angevine holds a Bachelor of 
Science degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a 
Masters of Science degree in Business Administration from Boston 
University.
  Colonel Angevine's awards and decorations include the Legion of 
Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal 
(7th Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation Medal (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster), 
Army Achievement Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), United Nations Medal, 
Joint Meritorious Unit Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Armed 
Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Army Staff Identification Badge.
  Colonel Angevine has shown tremendous commitment and devotion to his 
country and the United States Army. 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 Colonel John R. Angevine.

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