[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 111 (Wednesday, July 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1879]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING MAJOR THOMAS COX ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                        HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN-

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 22, 2009

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Major Tom Cox, who is retiring from the United 
States Air Force after over 20 years of dedicated service.
  Major Cox began his career as an Airman at Offutt Air Force Base, 
Omaha where he became the youngest Airman ever selected as a Security 
Team Member on the National Emergency Airborne Command Post. Following 
this assignment he attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha and was 
commissioned in 1993 through the ROTC program. He has served his 
country through a variety of assignments in law enforcement and 
counterintelligence. Major Cox served as Chief of Counterintelligence 
and Chief of Offensive Counterintelligence at Tinker Air Force Base and 
Andrews Air Force Base identifying national vulnerabilities and 
identifying and defeating foreign governments targeting U.S. assets. He 
commanded the Air Force Office of Special Investigations at Misawa Air 
Base, Japan and directed the Command and Control Division at Kunsan Air 
Base, Korea. Major Cox finished his career by passing on his experience 
and insights to future agents through his work on the Air Staff and at 
Headquarters Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and while 
leading over 60 agents deployed to Iraq in counterintelligence efforts.
  His retirement allows for reflection on what can only be considered a 
sterling career. He has admirably served his country without question 
or reservation. His fellow Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines will 
attest that Major Cox sets the standard regarding attributes such as 
honor, respect, duty and country.
  On behalf of my colleagues, and myself, I extend to Major Tom Cox my 
gratitude, deep appreciation and well wishes for prosperous retirement 
years. Thank you for your service to our country.

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