[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 15 (Monday, January 27, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E119]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL CALVIN H. ELAM

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 27, 2014

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Brigadier 
General Calvin H. Elam on the occasion of his retirement from the South 
Carolina Air National Guard. The first African American general officer 
of the South Carolina Air National Guard, General Elam currently serves 
as the Assistant Adjutant General for Air of the South Carolina 
National Guard at McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, South 
Carolina.
  General Elam's retirement marks the end of 25 years of service in the 
Air National Guard. Commissioned in December 1988 when he graduated 
from the Air National Guard's Academy of Military Science, he has 
served in numerous capacities, including as Commander and Deputy 
Commander of the 169th Mission Support Group, Commander of the 169th 
Maintenance Squadron, and Chief of Supply of the 169th Logistics 
Readiness Squadron. Prior to his commissioning, he spent six years on 
active duty; culminating in his service as a Contracting Specialist. He 
is highly decorated, having earned, among several other awards and 
commendations, the Legion of Merit and Meritorious Service Medal.
  A native of Greenwood, South Carolina, General Elam is a graduate of 
the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business, with 
a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing. Now residing in 
Irmo with his wife, Mary, and their three children, General Elam is a 
pillar of the community. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Elam 
Financial Group, conducting retirement planning, wealth management, and 
life and estate planning. He also serves on the Claflin University 
Board of Trustees and is Chairman of the Board's Budget and Finance 
Committee.
  While General Elam's military service is coming to an end, I have no 
doubt that his service in other spheres will continue apace.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
General Elam on this milestone and wishing him well in his much-
deserved retirement.

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