[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 3, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E295-E296]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE CAREER OF MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS R. MOORE

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 2015

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career 
and accomplishments of Major General Thomas R. Moore, Assistant 
Adjutant General of the Georgia Air National Guard. On March 7th, 2015, 
General Moore will celebrate his retirement after 33 years of 
distinguished service.
  In 1981, General Moore commissioned through the Reserve Officer 
Training Corps program at the University of South Carolina. Throughout 
his career, he has commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels. 
General Moore also served twice as the Commander for the 416th Air 
Expeditionary Group in Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan. A master 
navigator, General Moore has earned more than 3,500 flying hours. In 
his current role, General Moore serves as the Assistant Adjutant 
General of the Georgia Air National Guard at Clay National Guard Center 
where he acts as a direct supervisor over the entire Georgia State Air 
Guard staff. His duties also include the command of 2,900 Georgia Air 
Guard members serving in two flying wings, seven geographically 
separated units and the nation's first Air Dominance Center.
  General Moore's dedication and many contributions to our country, 
have been recognized with the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal 
(with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster), the Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 
Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters), the Air Force Commendation Medal (with 1 
Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster), and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 
(with ``V'' device, 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 3 Bronze Oak Leaf 
Clusters). However, these medals do not stand alone. General Moore is 
an honored recipient of many awards and decorations. General Moore has 
earned a great deal of respect from his colleagues, and

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will always be noted for his outstanding character, commitment and 
allegiance.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to honor the 
many accomplishments of Major General Thomas R. Moore during his career 
and for his service to our country. I am pleased to join his wife, 
Paula, his two sons, Capt. Tyler Moore and Rhett Moore, family and 
friends in congratulating him in his retirement. I wish General Moore 
continued happiness in his future endeavors.

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