[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 112 (Thursday, June 29, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E936]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE CAREER OF GENERAL DANIEL B. ALLYN

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2017

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of 
the 35th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, General Daniel B. Allyn. 
General Allyn's work ethic took him to the highest ranks of the 
military, serving as Commanding General of the United States Army 
Forces Command and XVIII Airborne--this in addition to leading forces 
on the Korean Peninsula and the Middle East.
  After graduation from the United States Military Academy at West 
Point, and several years of military experience, General Allyn attended 
the United States Naval War College where he received a Master of Arts 
degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. Beginning his career 
at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, General Allyn was a member of the 
venerated 82nd Airborne Division.
  Deployed on numerous operational assignments all over the globe and 
through some of our nation's toughest times; General Allyn stood ready 
to answer the call to serve our great nation. Some of his most notable 
engagements were Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada during the Korean 
War, Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia, Operation Desert Spring in 
Kuwait, Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, and Operation Enduring Freedom 
in Afghanistan. Throughout these operations, he delivered on the 
promise to keep America safe and confront our enemies head on under the 
most difficult conditions.
  During these deployments, General Allyn received numerous medals, 
including the Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Defense 
Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense 
Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and Joint Service 
Commendation Medal. These stunning achievements propelled General Allyn 
to one of the highest posts in the military, Vice Chief of Staff of the 
Army.
  Confirmed by the United States Senate on July 23, 2014; General Allyn 
served as Vice Chief of Staff of the Army for nearly three years. This 
country cannot repay the debt we owe to General Allyn; he was truly 
one-of-a-kind.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in commemorating the retirement of 
the 35th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, General Daniel B. Allyn.

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