[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 71 (Monday, May 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E930-E931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING LIEUTENANT COLONEL RICHARD M. ROSA

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                           HON. STEVE AUSTRIA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2011

  Mr. AUSTRIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Lieutenant 
Colonel Richard Rosa, for his outstanding service to our Nation and the 
United States Air Force.

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  It is an honor to join the people of Ohio's Seventh Congressional 
District in congratulating Colonel Rosa upon his relinquishment of 
command as the Commander, 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, 
379th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
  Colonel Rosa commanded the largest operational RC-135 Squadron, with 
over 200 Airmen flying combat Intelligence, Surveillance, and 
Reconnaissance operations in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, 
Enduring Freedom, and other operations as directed by the National 
Command Authority.
  Under Colonel Rosa's command, the squadron flew over 740 combat 
missions, totaling over 8,300 combat hours with an astounding 104% 
mission effectiveness rate. These combat missions provided unparalleled 
intelligence collection while providing direct support to 113 different 
incidents of troops in ground combat action, over 26,500 tactical 
intelligence reports, and over 6,500 locations of enemy troops passed 
to coalition ground commanders. Undoubtedly, these combat intelligence 
missions had a direct impact on recent operations. Additionally, under 
his command the 763rd ERS was identified as the number 1 of 18 units 
assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing.
  For his strong dedication of service to our country, I join the 
people of Ohio's Seventh Congressional District in extending our 
sincere thanks for a job well done and welcome him back home to his 
family friends. Always on the hunt!!!

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