[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 54 (Thursday, April 3, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E505]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


          IN RECOGNITION OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL KEVIN S. COCHIE

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 3, 2014

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Lieutenant Colonel Kevin S. Cochie, a true gentleman, a Soldier's 
Soldier, and friend. Lieutenant Colonel Cochie retires from the US Army 
on June 31st after serving the US Army in uniform for over 20 years. A 
veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq, he faithfully served the Special 
Operations community and the Secretary of the Army with distinction.
  Kevin served as a Special Operations helicopter pilot in the 160th 
Special Operations Aviation Regiment, the Night Stalkers. His 
operational experience served as the catalyst for a successful 
acquisition career. Because of his efforts, highly advanced and 
specially modified helicopters were made even better, resulting in life 
saving survivability improvements and mission essential improvements 
that directly contributed to the removal of multiple high value enemy 
targets from the battlefield.
  LTC Cochie's career culminated with an assignment serving the 
Secretary of the Army as a Legislative Liaison, advocating for Army 
Aviation. He quickly rose to the status of ``Master Jedi Knight'' among 
all Defense Department legislative liaisons. His ability to socialize 
to Congress program details and urgent requirements was nothing short 
of impressive. For years to come, Kevin's example of how to engage 
Congress will serve as a benchmark for other legislative liaisons to 
follow.
  In conclusion, God bless Kevin, his wife Sara, and daughter Madison 
for their service to the Army, the Defense Department, and our great 
Nation.

                          ____________________