[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 107 (Thursday, July 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1136]
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    HONORING THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL CHARLES R. 
                             ``C.R.'' DAVIS

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2014

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Lieutenant 
General Charles R. ``C.R.'' Davis upon the occasion of his retirement 
after 35 years of honorable service to our great Nation in the United 
States Air Force.
   A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, General Davis' career in 
the Air Force began in 1979 after receiving his commission through the 
Air Force Academy. Throughout his decorated career and myriad 
assignments ranging from flying test aircraft to setting acquisition 
plans and policy, General Davis' commitment to service never wavered. 
As a testament to his dedication, General Davis was a distinguished 
graduate from every school he attended, as well as a First Assignment 
Instructor Pilot. As all great leaders do, General Davis led from the 
front by setting the example that others should follow.
   In his final assignment as the Military Deputy to the Assistant 
Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, General Davis was 
responsible for the research and development, test, production, and 
modernization of all Air Force programs, an annual combined worth of 
$40 billion. Other career highlights include Senior Acquisition 
Executive for the Air Force, where he was responsible for the award of 
over 260 major contracts that directly preserved and enhanced over 250 
mobility, fighter/attack, bomber, and other weapons systems and 
Commander, Air Armament Center and the Air Force Program Executive 
Officer for Weapons, Air Force Material Command at Eglin Air Force Base 
in my district, where he oversaw the development, acquisition, testing, 
deployment and sustainment of all air-delivered weapons.
   Having flown over 3,400 hours in 53 different types of aircraft, 
General Davis has either been protecting our Nation's skies in fighter 
jets or ensuring that our Nation's skies remain protected by testing or 
procuring our Nation's latest technology. While he has had to make 
tough decisions to achieve cost savings, he also contributed to the 
Secretary of Defense's initiative to rebuild the acquisition workforce, 
resulting in 1,465 new positions. Whether instructor pilot, fighter 
pilot, test pilot, squadron commander, system program office director, 
wing commander, program executive officer, or center commander, General 
Davis always exemplified the Air Force core value of exuding excellence 
in everything he did.
   Mr. Speaker, General Davis leaves a legacy of integrity, selfless 
service, and an excellence that is unparalleled. He consistently 
conducted himself in a professional manner, which brought great credit 
upon himself and the United States Air Force. His exemplary character 
and years of service has helped shape Air Force acquisitions, while 
ensuring the tip of the spear is always sharp and that our Nation's Air 
Force was equipped to remain the greatest in the world. Without 
question, he concludes a career of which he and his family can be very 
proud. On behalf of the entire United States Congress, it is a 
privilege to honor the career and service of Lieutenant General C.R. 
Davis. My wife Vicki and I congratulate him and wish him, his wife 
Susan, and their family all the best.

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