[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 167 (Thursday, November 21, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8454-S8455]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE E. WILLIAMS, JR.

 Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, today I recognize and pay tribute to 
Charlie E. Williams, Jr., who will retire as director of the Defense 
Contract Management Agency--DCMA--on November 25, 2013, after more than 
30 years of service to our Nation.
  Director Williams began his public service career in 1982 through the 
Air Force Logistics Command at Kelly Air Force Base in Texas. Over the 
following years, his career included a series of appointments with 
ever-increasing responsibility. He was the Deputy Assistant Secretary 
of the Air Force for Contracting, in the Office of the Assistant 
Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, a U.S. member of the North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization's Airborne Early Warning and Control 
Program Board of Directors, the team lead of Program Executive Officer 
and Designated Acquisition Commander programs, and finally, Director of 
DCMA.
  Director Williams was stationed at Fort Lee, VA for his final 
mission. As Director of DCMA he oversees the delivery of all products 
and services, from water to weapons systems, to our troops around the 
world. He leads nearly 11,000 personnel, both civilian and military, 
who execute contracts worldwide, covering more than 19,900 contractors 
and more than $223 billion in obligations. Recently, Director Williams 
and DCMA oversaw more than 300 critical theater support contracts 
valued at more than $20 billion, delivering logistics, security, 
transportation, maintenance and critical life-support services to 
230,000 International Security Assistance Force personnel at over 180 
forward operating bases. Under Director Williams' leadership, DCMA 
professionals provided mentorship and guidance to more than 60,000 
deployed contractor personnel throughout Afghanistan, executing more 
than 5,000 missions, despite significant danger. Their efforts ensured 
service of more than 240 million meals to coalition force personnel, 
production of more than 10 billion gallons of water, and delivery of 48 
million bags of laundry and 900 million gallons of fuel.
  I commend Director Williams' commitment to duty and cause, as well as 
his passion for public service. In every role in which he served, he 
contributed to the success of the mission, demonstrated high standards 
of conduct, and served with honesty, loyalty, and integrity. His long 
career of service will leave a lasting impact on our Nation. Director 
Williams is a devoted husband to his wife, Tujuanna, and dedicated 
father to his two daughters, Chloe and Charity.
  I extend my gratitude and that of the entire Nation to Director 
Williams for his service to our country. The Commonwealth of Virginia 
and the United States are fortunate to have had Director Williams among 
our ranks. I wish him the best of luck in the months and years 
ahead.

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