[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 86 (Friday, June 8, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1031]
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RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING MILITARY SERVICE OF MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT H. 
               McMAHON ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. AUSTIN SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 8, 2012

  Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the thirty-four year career of Major General Robert H. McMahon, who 
will retire this month after a distinguished and remarkable career in 
the Air Force. I commend Major General McMahon's career and offer my 
sincerest appreciation for his service in defense of our nation.
  Major General McMahon led the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center 
since 2010, where he was responsible for worldwide logistics support 
for the C 130 and C 5 transport aircraft, the F 15 and other aircraft 
critical to our nation's defense. The Warner Robins Air Logistics 
Center is the largest industrial complex in the state of Georgia and is 
a critical component to the sustainment of our nation's Air Force.
  Major General McMahon began his Air Force career in 1978 after 
graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He was recognized with 
numerous awards throughout his Air Force career, including the 
Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster and the Defense 
Superior Service Medal.
  Over the past several years, Major General McMahon applied tremendous 
skill and leadership to transform the Warner Robins Air Logistics 
Center into a world class sustainment and logistics center. As a 
result, he has distinguished himself as one of the nation's most 
innovative and effective Air Force commanders. During his tenure, the 
Warner Robins Air Logistics Center achieved tremendous improvement in 
its sustainment mission, resulting in a ninety-eight percent on-time 
delivery rate of aircraft to the warfighter. Major General McMahon 
consistently demonstrated one of the key tenets of leadership, the 
ability to inspire and motivate the airmen and workers under his 
command.
  Currently Major General McMahon and his wife Hope reside in the 8th 
Congressional District which I represent, where they will no doubt 
remain a pillar of the Middle Georgia community. I extend my warm 
congratulations and appreciation to Major General McMahon for his 
tireless service to our nation and wish him well in retirement.

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