[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 83 (Wednesday, June 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E845]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOHN D. WROTH

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 2013

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lieutenant 
Colonel John D. Wroth's recent retirement from a distinguished military 
career in the United States Air Force. His service to our nation is one 
of honor and devotion, to which the people of West Virginia and the 
United States of America owe a tremendous debt of gratitude.
   Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, John Wroth received his 
bachelor's degree from the University of Charleston in 1987 and began 
serving his country in 1989, the year he received his commission from 
the United States Air Force Officer Training School. He has led unit 
deployments to Europe, the Pacific and Southwest Asia and, as a 
graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he led as mission 
commander on the first night of Operation ALLIED FORCE in the Balkan 
Peninsula and served as the Master Air Attack Plan Team Chief in 
support of both Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. In addition, Lieutenant 
Colonel Wroth has served as a unit scheduler, standardization/
evaluation officer, tactics and training instructor, flight commander, 
platform instructor and lead electronic warfare instructor at the U.S. 
Air Force Weapons School.
   Lieutenant Colonel Wroth has received numerous awards and 
decorations throughout his service to our nation: the Meritorious 
Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air 
Force Achievement Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary 
Medal, and the NATO Medal. Furthermore, Wroth led the Air Force ROTC of 
Duke University to a number one rating for all small detachments.
   Currently, Lieutenant Colonel Wroth is Chief, Nuclear Operations 
Branch serving on the Nuclear Command and Control System, and is the 
primary liaison to the Department of Homeland Security and the White 
House Military Office.
   In addition to his devoted service to our country, Wroth also 
managed to raise a wonderful family with his wife, Lydia. Together they 
have four children, Ian, Sarah, Jacob, and Dylan.
   Mr. Speaker, the exemplary service of Lieutenant Colonel John D. 
Wroth is deserving of the utmost respect. His dedication to country and 
family is a model for all of us, and I am proud to call him a fellow 
West Virginian.

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