[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 116 (Tuesday, July 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1456]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO GEN. T. MICHAEL ``BUZZ'' MOSELEY

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                           HON. CLIFF STEARNS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 15, 2008

  Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to General T. 
Michael Moseley for his long and distinguished career in the U.S. Air 
Force and for his unwavering commitment to his country. After 37 years 
of honorable service including over 2,800 hours in flight, General 
Moseley will surely be missed, but his many accomplishments will always 
be remembered and surely outlast his service.
  General Moseley's vast knowledge and understanding of national 
security policies can be credited to his tenure at Texas A&M acquiring 
his bachelors and masters degrees in Political Science. In 1971, during 
his college career, General Moseley enlisted in the Air Force, thus 
beginning one of the most decorated and honorable careers in Air Force 
history.
  After college, his military education continued. He attended Squadron 
Officer School, Fighter Weapons Instructor Course, Air Command and 
Staff College, U.S. Air Force Joint Senior Battle Commander's Course, 
National War College, and Combined Force Air Component Commander Course 
during his career.
  With the knowledge acquired combined with genuine devotion, General 
Moseley was an obvious choice for demanding positions involving 
command. His influence had a positive effect with the F-15 Division of 
the Air Force Fighter Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada 
and the 33rd Operations Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. His 
work with the F-15 was essential to the success the plane had during 
the wars of the Persian Gulf and Desert Storm. Under his direction as 
flight and weapons instructor, it was no surprise that the F-15 proved 
more than formidable with a perfect air to air combat record in the 
Persian Gulf and in Desert Storm.
  His commitment is not constrained to just survival in battle, but for 
preparing the Air Force for the 21st century On the day of his swearing 
in, General Moseley laid out his intentions as the Air Force's 18th 
Chief of Staff. He said, ``We are all going to make it our life's work 
for you to be proud of us and it is our continued promise that we 
Airmen will be the best in the world at what we do--dominating air and 
space.''
  General Moseley sought to maintain the prestige the Air Force had 
inherited throughout the years of superior aeronautical innovations. 
With his many accomplishments and various recognitions both national 
and international, General Moseley did exactly what he sought out to 
do: developing and preparing the Air Force for the new century.
  His services include Director Liaison for the Secretary of the Air 
Force; Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia/Pacific 
and the Middle East, the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Chief of Staff of the 
Air Force, and Chair and Professor of Joint and Combined Warfare at the 
National War College.
  General Moseley was greatly admired by his peers, and received 
various awards for his efforts during his years in service. His awards 
include Distinguished Service medals with oak leaf clusters, medals for 
his efforts on Global War on Terrorism, and from foreign countries such 
as Korea, France, Brazil, and the Republic of Singapore. General 
Moseley has even been knighted receiving the title of Knight Commander 
from Queen Elizabeth II sharing this title with others like Presidents 
Reagan and Eisenhower.
  In the 37 years General Moseley gave to the Air Force, the service 
has grown stronger, prouder, and more prepared for whatever the future 
holds. As an Air Force veteran and founder of the House Air Force 
Caucus, I know what a difficult job General Moseley undertook. And I 
also know what a great and honorable career he had. He deserves the 
respect and admiration of all Americans. Thank you General Moseley for 
your dedication, ideals, and service to our country. America is a 
better and safer place because of General Michael Moseley's service.




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