[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 156 (Thursday, December 2, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2060]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO GENERAL CARROL H. CHANDLER

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 2, 2010

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this means to recognize and 
pay tribute to General Carrol H. Chandler for over 36 years of service 
and dedication to the United States Air Force. He currently serves as 
the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and will retire from active 
duty on March 1, 2011. He will be sorely missed.
  A native of Carthage, Missouri, General Chandler graduated from the 
United States Air Force Academy in 1974. Following graduation, he 
earned his wings after attending Undergraduate Pilot Training at 
Laughlin Air Force Base. General Chandler later earned a masters degree 
in management, attended the Executive Program for General Officers at 
the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, and the Navy 
Senior Leader Business Course at the University of North Carolina at 
Chapel Hill.
  A command pilot with more than 3,900 flying hours in the F-15, F-16, 
and T-38, General Chandler has commanded a major command, a numbered 
air force, two fighter wings, a support group and a fighter squadron--a 
true testament to his exceptional Airmanship, leadership, and judgment. 
His staff assignments include tours at Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, 
the Pentagon, Headquarters U.S. Pacific Command, Headquarters U.S. 
Military Training Mission in Saudi Arabia and Headquarters Allied Air 
Forces Southern Europe.
  Throughout his career, General Chandler received many well-deserved 
awards and decorations, and his commitment and dedication to the 
mission of the Air Force will be remembered for many years to come.
  Madam Speaker, General Chandler has distinguished himself during his 
career with the United States Air Force. I trust my fellow Members of 
the House will join me in wishing the very best to the good General; 
his wife Eva-Marie; and their three children, Carl, Rose-Marie, and 
Thomas.