[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 76 (Friday, May 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING UNITED STATES AIR FORCE COLONEL DOUGLAS J. SCHWARTZ'S 
                     DISTINGUISHED MILITARY CAREER

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 13, 2016

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize United States 
Air Force Colonel Douglas J. Schwartz and honor him for a decorated 
career serving our nation.
  Col. Schwartz began his 34-year career in the United States Air Force 
after receiving his commission through Officer Training School at 
Purdue University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree 
in management in 1981. Since then, he has gone on to accumulate more 
than 4,200 flight hours as a command pilot and receive numerous awards 
and decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal with six oak 
leaf clusters as well as the Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters.
  During his distinguished career, Col. Schwartz has been stationed 
throughout the country, operating in large part at Grissom Air Reserve 
Base (ARE) in Miami County, Indiana. At Grissom ARB, Col. Schwartz has 
commanded the 434th Air Refueling Wing, the largest KC-135 Stratotanker 
unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. Within this role, Col. Schwartz 
has directed the efforts of nearly 1,900 military, civilian, and 
contractor personnel as they work to advance the mission of the United 
States Air Force. In addition, he has also commanded such aircraft as 
the B-52 and the C-40.
  As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I have seen the 
impact of Col. Schwartz's work and his commitment to excellence. His 
passion for serving the greater good is truly remarkable and deserves 
the praise of many.
  From my time working with him, I know Col. Schwartz epitomizes the 
ideal of servant leadership. Not only that, but he has invested 
substantially in the Grissom community and has spent his entire career 
working for the betterment of our country. On behalf of Hoosiers in the 
Second Congressional District, it is my honor to thank him for his 
service and sacrifice for our community.

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