[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 91 (Thursday, July 13, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1407]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   LIEUTENANT GENERAL MICHAEL M. DUNN

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 13, 2006

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that a 
distinguished career has come to an end. LTG Michael M. Dunn is 
retiring from the U.S. Air Force.
  Lieutenant General Dunn received his Bachelor of Science degree in 
astrodynamics from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, 
in 1972. After graduating fourth in his class in June 1972, General 
Dunn flew the F-106 at Castle Air Force Base, CA. Following various 
duties in Washington, DC, Florida, and Alabama, he transitioned to the 
F-15, which he flew in the Far East. He is a command pilot with more 
than 2,500 flying hours.
  In 1976, he went to the Squadron Officer School and later received 
his Master of Science degree in systems management at the University of 
Southern California in 1981. In 1983, he attended the Air Command and 
Staff College in Maxwell AFB, AL, and three years later attended the 
Air War College. In 1989, Lieutenant General Dunn attended the 
Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Fort Lesley J. McNair, 
Washington, DC.
  Lieutenant General Dunn commanded the 1st Operations Group at Langley 
Air Force Base, VA. He was the Senior Military Fellow and is currently 
a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He has served in four 
joint tours, including the Headquarters U.S. European Command, the 
Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Headquarters United 
Nations Command and U.S. Forces Korea, and the Joint Staff. In Korea, 
he was the lead negotiator with the North Korean Army at P'anmunjom.
  Most recently, Lieutenant General Dunn served as president of 
National Defense University. He has provided strong leadership, 
coordinating the several schools with the National Defense University. 
During his tenure, the professional military education of our military 
made great strides forward.
  Lieutenant General Dunn's awards and decorations include the Defense 
Distinguished Service Medal, with oak leaf cluster, Defense Superior 
Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, with three 
oak leaf clusters, and Air Force Commendation Medal, with two oak leaf 
clusters.
  Throughout his career, LTG Michael M. Dunn has served the Nation 
well. I am certain that my colleagues will join me in wishing 
Lieutenant General Dunn all the best in all the days ahead.

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