[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1544]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING COMMANDER WILLIAM ``BO'' STEWART ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 
                 RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES NAVY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2006

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and pay 
tribute to Commander William ``Bo'' Stewart, United States Navy, on the 
occasion of his retirement from active duty. I commend Commander 
Stewart for his 21 years of faithful and selfless service to the United 
States Navy, and I salute him for his dedication to protecting freedom, 
ensuring liberty and defending the principles of this country.
  A 1983 Citadel graduate, Commander Stewart joined the Navy in 1985. 
In addition to earning a Masters' Degree in Business Management from 
Troy State, his formal military education included Aviation Officer 
Candidate School, where he earned his ``Wings of Gold'' as a Naval 
Aviator, SH-3H ``Sea King'' training and UH-1N training at HC-16.
  In 1987 Commander Stewart reported to San Diego, CA for his first 
assignment with Helicopter Squadron Fourteen, the ``Chargers.'' After 
completing his tour aboard the USS Ranger with the ``Chargers,'' 
Commander Stewart was stationed at NAS Whiting Field for his first 
shore tour as a flight instructor for Helicopter Training Squadron 
Eight. In 1993, he returned to sea duty aboard the USS Nassau serving 
as the Assistant Air Officer and Aircraft Handling Officer, deploying 
to Haiti and the Adriatic Sea. Following this assignment, he was 
ordered back to shore in Jacksonville, FL where he served as the 
Officer in Charge of the Surface Rescue Swimmer School and as an 
instructor pilot in the SH-3H and SH-60F/H at Helicopter Antisubmarine 
Squadron One (HS-1), the ``Sea Horses.''
  Commander Stewart returned to sea in 1997 joining Helicopter 
Antisubmarine Squadron Five, the ``Night Dippers,'' as the Maintenance 
Officer, deploying from USS John C. Stennis and USS John F. Kennedy. In 
1999, Commander Stewart went to the Naval Personnel Command where he 
served as Deputy Director and Director of Restricted Line and Staff 
Corps Distribution and Special Placement Division. In February of 2003, 
Commander Stewart assumed his final post as Executive Officer of Naval 
Air Station Pensacola, FL.
  Commander Stewart's personal awards include the Meritorious Service 
Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal (five awards), and the Navy 
Achievement Medal, along with other personal and unit citations. During 
his naval career, Commander Stewart accumulated over 4,000 hours of 
flight time in the following airframes: SH-60F/H, SH-3H/D, UH-1, TH-57, 
and T-34C.
  Mr. Speaker, Commander Stewart answered the call to duty with an 
unmatched determination. Through his honorable service he gave so much 
to Pensacola, our Navy, and our Nation. He will be missed by the United 
States Navy, but he leaves a great legacy behind for future generations 
to follow.

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