[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 106 (Friday, July 29, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9453-S9454]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING COL HENRY MITNAUL

 Mrs. DOLE. Mr. President, Henry Mitnaul of the U.S. Air Force 
has served as the Military Assistant in the Office of the Assistant 
Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs for the past 2 years. As 
the principal military contact for the Directors of Legislative Liaison 
of the Services, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Office of the 
Secretary of Defense, he played a critical role in ensuring that all 
defense-related legislative issues were addressed.
  During this period, Colonel Mitnaul dealt with congressional requests 
for information and the chief coordinator for military travel requests. 
Colonel Mitnaul's expertise and experience with the Department's Travel 
Program certainly made him into an invaluable asset to Congress, White 
House staff, and national security personnel. During his time in 
office, Colonel Mitnaul planned and coordinated over 650 congressional 
and White House travel requests.
  I understand that Colonel Mitnaul's proficiency in the congressional 
process helped him become an admired and

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respected member of the Military Assistant's office. His nature and 
professionalism served him well, as he capably worked alongside Members 
of Congress and congressional staffers, executive branch officials, and 
those in private sector organization. Colonel Mitnaul's accomplishments 
reflect highly upon himself, the U.S. Air Force, and the Office of the 
Secretary of Defense.
  I am proud that Colonel Henry Mitnaul is a fellow North Carolinian. I 
am grateful for his lengthy and distinguished career in public service, 
as I am for all who serve.

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