[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 91 (Thursday, May 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E721]
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  HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF CAPTAIN JON D. PEPPETTI, JUDGE ADVOCATE 
                       GENERAL'S CORPS, U.S. NAVY

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                         HON. KEITH J. ROTHFUS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2017

  Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Captain Jon D. 
Peppetti, who is retiring after 22 years of service to our nation with 
the Judge Advocate General's Corps in the United States Navy. Captain 
Peppetti was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, grew up primarily in 
Cresson, Pennsylvania, and attended Bishop Carroll High School in 
Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the 
University of Notre Dame in May 1992. He later earned a J.D. from the 
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and an LL.M. in International 
and Comparative Law from the George Washington University Law School.
   In 1995, Captain Peppetti began his dedicated service to our nation 
as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy. During the next 22 years, 
Captain Peppetti served in a wide variety of roles throughout the 
United States and overseas. His assignments included Naval Legal 
Service Office Southeast; Navy Recruiting Command; Amphibious Group 
Three; Naval Legal Service Office Europe and Southwest Asia; Amphibious 
Squadron Four deployed onboard USS Wasp (LHD 1); Carrier Strike Group 
Twelve deployed onboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65); Navy Office of 
Legislative Affairs; U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. Fourth 
Fleet; and Naval Supply Systems Command. He also served as Deputy 
Executive Assistant to the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, and as a 
White House Social Aide in support of the President and First Lady. He 
concluded his career as Legal Counsel to the Chief of Naval Personnel.
   Captain Peppetti's expertise and understanding of the complexities 
of the law of the sea and the law of armed conflict directly enhanced 
the ability of the U.S. Navy to fulfill its missions throughout the 
world. As the U.S. Navy confronted myriad diverse challenges, he 
delivered sage counsel to senior leaders and warfighters that 
facilitated our nation's ability to conduct naval operations. His 
profound knowledge and experience greatly contributed to our national 
security.
   For his outstanding service to our nation, Captain Peppetti earned 
numerous awards, including the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service 
Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal.
   I commend Captain Peppetti for his commitment to our country and the 
sacrifices he made on its behalf. On the occasion of his retirement 
from the U.S. Navy, I thank him and his family for his honorable 
service to our nation and wish him fair winds and following seas as he 
concludes a distinguished career.

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