[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 5, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1021]
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                 RETIREMENT OF COLONEL SAMUEL D. GRABLE

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 5, 2016

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Director of the 
Air Force Office of Budget and Appropriation Liaison, Colonel Samuel 
Grable.
   Colonel Grable is retiring after a long and impressive career in the 
Air Force. Here in Congress, we are especially grateful for his work in 
communicating the Air Force message in a clear and concise manner.
   He played a critical role during the budget roll-out process in 
2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, setting the highest standards for clarity 
and honesty. His personal approach and respect for others helped 
rebuild credibility between the Air Force and the Congress.
   Colonel Grable is a native of Seattle, Washington, and earned a 
Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Pepperdine University in Malibu, 
California, and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Management 
from George Washington University in Washington, DC.
   During his career he has served in a variety of operational, command 
and staff assignments in the United States and overseas. He deployed as 
the Chief of Plans to Multi-National Corps in Baghdad and as Mission 
Support Group Commander at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan in support of 
Operations Iraqi, and Enduring, Freedom.
   Colonel Grable became the director of the Air Force Office of Budget 
and Appropriation Liaison in July 2012. He became the principal 
strategist and advisor to both the Secretary, and Chief of Staff, of 
the Air Force and a critical conduit between their offices and 
Congress. Under Colonel Grable's leadership, his office was able to 
shape programs critical to the future of our national defense such as 
the KC-46 Tanker and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
   The Congressional Appropriations Committees and our country owe 
Colonel Grable a debt of gratitude for his tireless work.

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