[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 127 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1069-E1070]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING CAPTAIN TODD FLANNERY'S TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS 
    COUNTRY AND HIS HONORABLE RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES NAVY

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2017

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Captain Todd Flannery on his retirement from the United States Navy 
after 28 years of faithful service to our country. An esteemed and 
respected

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member of the U.S. Navy, Captain Flannery most recently served as the 
Director of the Navy's U.S. House of Representatives Liaison Office. In 
this capacity, he oversaw and led countless congressional and staff 
delegations to naval installations throughout the United States and the 
world. These trips helped members and their staffs achieve a greater 
understanding of the issues facing our Navy and its sailors from all 
over the world.
   CAPT Flannery's distinguished career began at the United States 
Naval Academy where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science. 
He would later go on to earn his ``wings of gold'' and qualify as a 
Naval Aviator in 1990. CAPT Flannery accumulated 2,770 flight hours in 
the SH-3H, SH-60F, HH-60H, MH-60S, and the MH-53E. He commanded the 
2515th Naval Air Ambulance Detachment, Helicopter Antisubmarine 
Squadron FIFTEEN, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron FIFTEEN, and 
Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic.
   On shore duty, CAPT Flannery completed high-profile jobs within the 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's office, Flag Aide to the 
Director of Air Warfare, and as a community detailer at the Navy's 
Personnel Command.
   CAPT Flannery's awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, 
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal 
(with individual action), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Marine 
Corps Commendation Medal (five awards including one Combat 
Distinguishing Device), Army Commendation Medal and other personal, 
campaign, and service ribbons.
   As CAPT Flannery embarks on a new chapter in life, it is my hope 
that he may recall, with a deep sense of pride and accomplishment, the 
outstanding contributions he has made to the United States Navy. I 
would like to send him my best wishes for continued success in his 
future endeavors.

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