[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 96 (Thursday, June 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1024]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN DEAN A. TUFTS

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2014

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition 
of Captain Dean A. Tufts, a qualified Seabee Combat Warfare Officer, a 
skilled Fleet Marine Force Officer, a member of the Defense Acquisition 
Corps, and a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Hawaii.
   Born on December 25, 1967 in Springfield, Massachusetts, Captain 
Tufts earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering 
from Cornell University and was commissioned through the Naval Reserve 
Officer Training Corps program. He holds a Master of Science Degree in 
Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and a 
Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from 
the College of Naval Command and Staff from Naval War College in 
Newport, Rhode Island.
   In his extensive and distinguished career in the United States Navy, 
Captain Tufts has shown exceptional leadership and gallantry. Captain 
Tufts' tours in the Navy include Assistant Resident Officer in Charge 
of Construction in the Oakland Army Base in Oakland, California; 
Readiness and Military Training Officer in the THIRTY-FIRST Naval 
Construction Regiment in Port Hueneme, California; Sustainment, 
Restoration, and Modernization Budget/Execution Program Director in the 
Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) in Washington DC; and 
Assistant Operations Officer in the Naval Facilities Engineering 
Command (NAVFAC) in Washington DC. Captain Tufts assumed.
   After assuming command of NMCB ONE, in Gulfport, Mississippi in July 
2006, Captain Tufts deployed to both Japan and Iraq. Since then, 
Captain Tufts has assumed other leadership positions in various 
capacities; he has been assigned as Operations Officer for Naval 
Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Far East and has also served as 
the Civil Engineer Corps' Head Detailer at Navy Personnel Command in 
Millington, Tennessee. Since August 2012, Captain Tufts has served as 
Commander for Naval Construction Group ONE in Port Hueneme, CA.
   Captain Tufts' exemplary character and boundless service to our 
nation has earned him several decorations including the Bronze Star, 
six Meritorious Service Medals, three Navy Commendation Medals, the 
Navy Achievement Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Korea Defense 
Service Medal, two Navy Unit Commendation Ribbons, the Meritorious Unit 
Commendation Ribbon, and four Navy ``E'' Ribbons. These accomplishments 
are indicative of Captain Tufts' unwavering commitment and dedication 
to his work, nation and community.
   I appreciate Captain Tufts' dedication to our nation and his work 
during his time at Port Hueneme. It is with sincere appreciation that I 
would like to recognize Captain Dean A. Tufts, salute and thank him for 
his honorable and selfless service to our country. I wish him the 
absolute best as he transfers to Naval Facilities Engineering Command 
in the state of Hawaii, where I know he will continue his successful 
naval career.

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