[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 124 (Thursday, September 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1899]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING LT. COL. CURT EDWARD STOVER ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE U.S. 
                                  ARMY

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2006

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize and honor Lt. Col. Curt Edward Stover, a soldier who has 
served his county with honor and distinction. Lt. Col. Stover is 
retiring this week following 22 years in the United States military.
  First commissioned in the U.S. Army July 6, 1984, Lt. Colonel Curt 
Edward Stover received his B.S. degree from Texas A&M University. Upon 
his entry into the Army, he was commissioned Air Defense Artillery.
  Traveling around the world during his 22 years of dedicated service, 
Lt. Col. Stover has served in the Korean demilitarized zone, as well as 
two tours in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. One of the first soldiers to 
transfer into the Space Operations Command after it was created, Lt. 
Col. Stover is Airborne and Air Assault qualified. He has also attended 
Command General Staff College and held two joint assignments with the 
Air Force.
  During his career, Lt. Col. Stover was a Platoon leader, a Motor 
officer, a Battalion S-4, a Task Force S-4, a Patriot Battery 
Commander, a Squad Tactical Officer USMA, a Patriot Battalion Executive 
Officer, and on the Architecture Branch Chief Space Command.
  Retiring with numerous decorations for his years of service, Lt. Col. 
Stover has earned the Defense Meritorious Service medal, the 
Meritorious Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Air 
Force Outstanding Unit Award, and the Korean Defense Service Medal. It 
is clear that during his decades in the armed forces that he has served 
with both honor and distinction.
  Mr. Speaker, it is soldiers like Lt. Col. Stover that help make our 
military the finest fighting force in the world. This Congress 
congratulates Lt. Col. Stover on his retirement and wishes him the best 
in his future endeavors.

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