[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 43 (Friday, March 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E396-E397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE DIRECTOR OF THE AIR FORCE SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND 
           RESPONSE OFFICE, MAJOR GENERAL MAGGIE H. WOODWARD

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                         HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 14, 2014

  Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Major General Maggie 
H. Woodward, who is retiring after 31 years of faithful and 
distinguished service to her nation. Throughout her career, and 
especially as a senior officer, General Woodward has provided 
invaluable testimony, advice, and service to this body. Specifically 
and most recently, General Woodward provided updates and insight in 
relation to sexual assault in the military and on her progress in 
leading the fight against this scourge as Director of the new Air Force 
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office.
  Inspired by her grandfather, one of the United States' first military 
pilots, General Woodward sought to fly aircraft in defense of her 
nation. She entered the Air Force in 1983 as an ROTC graduate of 
Arizona State University. Over the course of her distinguished career, 
she commanded at the squadron, group, wing, and numbered Air Force 
levels, including Air Forces Africa in Germany and the 89th Airlift 
Wing at Andrews Air Force base, home of Air Force One.
  General Woodward flew and commanded in Operations Just Cause, 
Northern and Southern Watch, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi 
Freedom. Additionally, General Woodward served as Coalition Forces Air 
Component Commander during Operation Odyssey Dawn--the first female 
Component Commander in our nation's history. Her most lasting impact 
will be the momentum she provided in turning back the tide of sexual 
assault in our military; her compassion for victims, relentless pursuit 
of perpetrators, and dedication to reinforcing a climate of dignity and 
respect within the Air Force has set a new standard for military 
leaders everywhere. She retires as a command pilot with more than 3,800 
flying hours in multiple aircraft, and the respect of both military 
members and civilians alike.
  For 31 years General Woodward has performed her job professionally, 
honestly, and

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passionately. We will miss her leadership, courage, and dedication, and 
wish her all the best as she retires from active duty service to our 
great nation.

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