[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING COLONEL KATHLEEN M. SPENCER ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE U.S. 
                               AIR FORCE

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2007

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize and honor Colonel Kathleen M. Spencer, a soldier who has 
served her country with honor and distinction. Colonel Spencer is 
retiring at the end of this month following 30 years in the United 
States military.
  First commissioned in the U.S. Air Force on June 23, 1977, Colonel 
Kathleen M. Spencer received her B.S., cum laude, from the University 
of Massachusetts. Upon her entry into the Air Force, she was 
commissioned a munitions officer.
  Colonel Spencer served honorably in 16 different assignments 
throughout the United States, including a 3-year stint in Germany. She 
will complete her military career as the Chief of Munitions at Hickam 
Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  During her career, Colonel Spencer served as a munitions maintenance 
officer and supervisor, as a munitions staff officer and an instructor 
to Squadron Officer School. She has also held multiple commander 
positions, served as a military assistant to the Executive Secretary in 
the Pentagon, as a chief of logistics, and deputy director.
  Retiring with numerous decorations for her years of service, Colonel 
Spencer is especially proud of her Meritorious Service Medal with four 
oak leaf clusters, her Air Force Commendation medal with two oak leaf 
clusters, and the Air Force Achievement Medal.
  Madam Speaker, it is service members like Colonel Spencer who help 
make our military the finest fighting force in the world. This Congress 
congratulates Colonel Spencer on her retirement and wishes her the best 
in her future endeavors.

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