[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 156 (Thursday, December 2, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2036]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
IN MEMORY OF COLONEL JOAL WOLF AND HIS SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
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HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS
of new jersey
in the house of representatives
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary
contributions of Colonel Joal E. Wolf. On behalf of New Jersey's First
Congressional District and the entire nation, I would like to thank
Colonel Wolf for his service and dedication.
Colonel Wolf was commissioned in the Active Component Army as a Field
Artillery Officer through ROTC scholarship at Pennsylvania State
University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance
and has a Masters in Business Administration. After graduation, his
initial military assignment was with the 6th Battalion, 14th Field
Artillery, 1st Armored Division, Germany as Battery Fire Direction
Officer, Battery Executive Officer, Battalion S2, and Assistant
Battalion S3.
Upon release from active duty in 1988, Colonel Wolf entered the U.S.
Army Reserves and served as Battery Commander, Battalion S1, and
Battalion S4 in the 4th Battalion, 92nd Field Artillery Regiment in
Erie, Pennsylvania.
In 1993, Colonel Wolf was recruited by the 308th Military
Intelligence (MI) Detachment based in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he
supported the Africa Branch and Executive Support Office at the Defense
Intelligence Agency (DIA). While assigned, Colonel Wolf served as S3,
Executive Officer, and Commander. During his command, the unit was
credited for creating the Iraqi ``55 Most-Wanted'' deck of cards at the
beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. In 2008, Colonel Wolf
assumed duties as the Commander of the 3300th Strategic Intelligence
Group in support of the Defense Counterintelligence & HUMINT Center and
the National Media Exploitation Center at the Defense Intelligence
Agency.
Colonel Wolf participates in several civic and business
organizations, and is the former President of the French Creek Valley
Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. He currently
resides in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania and is President and Proprietor
of Conneaut Cellars Winery, Inc., a state of the art winery that
produces 20,000 gallons of national award-winning wine.
Madam Speaker, Colonel Joal E. Wolf's commitment to the United States
must be recognized. I wish him the best in his future endeavors and
thank him for his continued service and dedication to our country.
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