[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 110 (Friday, July 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1070]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF REAR ADMIRAL (LOWER HALF) KIRK A. FOSTER, 
                       JAG CORPS, U.S. NAVY (RET)

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 8, 2016

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Rear 
Admiral (Lower Half) Kirk A. Foster, Judge Advocate General's Corps, 
United States Navy (Retired), a son of Pennsylvania who is retiring 
after 28 years of faithful service to our nation while on active duty 
in the United States Navy.
  Admiral Foster began his service as a student at Villanova Law School 
and was commissioned an Ensign in the Navy Judge Advocate General's 
Corps Student Program. During the next 28 years, he served the Navy in 
a variety of roles throughout the United States and overseas. His shore 
assignments include Defense Counsel and Prosecutor (San Diego, CA), 
Litigation Counsel (Washington, DC), Regional Environmental Counsel 
(Norfolk, VA), Legislative Counsel and Liaison in the Navy's Office of 
Legislative Affairs (Washington, DC), Special Assistant for Legal and 
Legislative Matters to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations (Washington, 
DC) and subsequently to the Chief of Naval Operations (Washington, DC). 
Captain Foster also served as Commanding Officer, Region Legal Service 
Office, Southwest (San Diego, CA); and as the Executive Assistant to 
the Judge Advocate General (Washington, DC), and as Chief, Legislation 
Division, Navy's Office of Legislative Affairs (Washington, DC).
  Admiral Foster's afloat and operational tours include Command Judge 
Advocate, Commander, Amphibious Squadron ONE, embarked in USS Tarawa 
(LHA-1); Staff Judge Advocate, Commander, Carrier Group EIGHT, embarked 
in USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71); Force Judge Advocate, Commander, 
Naval Forces Europe--Commander, U.S. SIXTH Fleet, Naples, Italy; Deputy 
Staff Judge Advocate, Commander, Multi-National Force--Iraq, Baghdad, 
Iraq; and Rule of Law Advisor, Office of the Defense Representative to 
Pakistan, U.S. Embassy, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  For his outstanding service to our nation, Admiral Foster earned 
numerous awards including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, 
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint 
Service Commendation Medal, Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy-
Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various campaign and unit awards.
  On the occasion of his retirement from the Navy, I thank his family 
and him for his honorable service to our nation and wish him fair winds 
and following seas as he concludes a most distinguished career.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my distinguished colleagues join me 
in commending Admiral Foster for his commitment to our country and the 
sacrifices he made on its behalf.

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