[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 77 (Thursday, May 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E895]
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                   TRIBUTE TO COL MICHAEL R. SHOULTS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2010

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it has come to my attention that Col 
Michael R. Shoults will retire from the United States Air Force after 
27 years of active duty service. He currently serves as the Chief of 
the Nuclear Plans, Policy, and Strategy Division of the Air Force.
  A native of Bridgeton, Missouri, Col Shoults earned his Bachelor's 
degree in Aircraft Maintenance Management from Parks College of St. 
Louis University. From there, he went on to receive degrees from the 
Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Webster University, 
the Armed Forces Staff College, and the National Defense University, 
among others.
  This extensive education did much to further Col Shoults' long, 
diverse, and successful career. In the Air Force, he served as the Air 
Force operations readiness officer at U.S. Atlantic Command and the 
commander of the 28th Bomb Squadron and deputy commander for the 7th 
Operations Group at Dyess Air Force Base. Most recently he served as 
the vice commander of the 2nd Bomb Wing and the Chief of Staff of Air 
Combat Command's 8th Air Force. Additionally, as a command pilot he has 
logged over 3,800 hours in the B-52 and B-1 aircraft.
  For his service, Col Shoults received numerous awards and decorations 
including the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the 
Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the National Defense Service 
Medal.
  Madam Speaker, let me take this means to extend my congratulations to 
Col Shoults on his well-earned retirement and to wish him, his wife 
Elaine, and his two sons, Robert and Neil, the very best in the days 
ahead.

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