[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 96 (Thursday, June 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E939]
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                  RECOGNIZING COLONEL PAUL BALASH III

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2016

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor DLA 
Distribution San Joaquin Deputy Director Colonel Paul Balash III on his 
retirement. I would also like to personally thank him for his many 
years of profound service to our Country and to San Joaquin County.
  Colonel Balash was born on May 19, 1948 in Fremont, California. After 
obtaining his degree from San Diego State University, he attended the 
Marine Corps War College and the National Defense University. Col. 
Balash dedicated 34 years of service to the Marine Corps, beginning as 
a Private and retiring at the rank of Colonel. His outstanding 
leadership allowed him to serve as a logistician, strategic military 
planner, and a national security specialist.
  Throughout his time in service he was involved in over 50 studies, 
analyses, and gaming events aiding the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of 
Staff and Secretary of Defense. Events under his supervision included 
the Comprehensive Material Response Plan, DLA and USTC efforts for 
material positional, distribution for a national defense strategy, and 
PRIME CHALLENGE III.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and commending Colonel Paul 
Balash for his service and dedication to our great country.

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