[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1322]
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HONORING REAR ADMIRAL JEFFREY TRUSSLER FOR HIS SERVICE AS COMMANDER OF 
              THE UNDERSEA WARFIGHTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2016

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank and congratulate 
Rear Admiral Jeffrey Trussler on the day of his change of command 
ceremony for his service as the Commander of the Undersea Warfighting 
Development Center in Groton, Connecticut. RDML Trussler led the UWDC 
during a momentous time in Connecticut's history. For the past year, 
the Groton community has been celebrating the centennial anniversary of 
Naval Submarine Base New London, the nation's first continental sub 
base. It has been a joyous and proud time for the Base and the region, 
as they honor a rich maritime military heritage and the many 
accomplishments the sailors and the local industry have achieved.
  RDML Trussler has been an integral part of this progress during his 
time in Groton, and a crucial partner during the early planning stages 
of UWDC. I personally appreciate his active engagement and his ability 
to see the possibilities for this new warfighting center. As the first 
Commander of the newly formed UWDC, he took charge as the Navy 
refocused our warfare centers for our current and future warfighting 
needs. With his leadership, he focused on antisubmarine warfare and 
warfighting strategy and training for our entire Naval fleet. His 
leadership no doubt enhanced the strategic value of Submarine Base New 
London, solidifying it as a center of excellence entering the next 100 
years.
  RDML Trussler came to New London from the Office of the Chief of 
Naval Operations in Washington, DC. After he leaves New London, he will 
return to Washington to serve again in the office of the CNO as the 
Director of Future Plans. I look forward to continue working with RDML 
Trussler in this new role. Most of all, I thank him for his excellent 
leadership in Groton, and for his service to our country, our Navy, and 
the future of undersea warfare.

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