[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 188 (Thursday, November 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                    IN HONOR OF LTC MICHAEL MANNING

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 16, 2017

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Lieutenant Colonel 
Michael Manning of the United States Army for his extraordinary 
dedication to duty and service to our Nation. Colonel Manning will soon 
transition from his current assignment as the Rhode Island Army 
National Guard Liaison to serve as the Battalion Commander of the 
Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion.
  Colonel Manning began his military career as Distinguished Military 
Graduate of Providence College's ROTC Class of 1997. He then deployed 
to the Republic of Germany with the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry 
Regiment, 1st Infantry Division.
  He subsequently deployed to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint 
Guardian II as a Brigade Reconnaissance Troop Leader for Task Force 
Falcon. In 2002, after joining the Rhode Island Army National Guard, he 
was appointed Commander of the 173rd Infantry Detachment Long Range 
Surveillance, which was mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 
III in 2004. He again deployed, this time with Special Operations 
Detachment Global, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Caribbean 
and Central America in 2008, where he served as the Deputy Chief for 
the Regional Engagement Branch.
  He then graduated with distinction from the College of Naval Command 
and Staff at the U.S. Naval War College with a Master of Arts in 
National Security and Strategic Studies before once again deploying 
with Special Operations Detachment Global, serving with the Senior 
Special Operations to the Afghan Ministry of Defense. Having served as 
an Assistant Professor of Military Science at Providence College and as 
a State Partnership Program Coordinator, he continues to impart his 
wisdom to those around him as the current Secretary of the General 
Staff.
  As the primary liaison between the Rhode Island Congressional 
delegation and the Rhode Island Army National Guard, Colonel Manning 
has provided me and my staff with the ability to better comprehend and 
appreciate the National Guard and its unique mission set both at home 
in the Ocean State and in Washington, D.C., his first-hand knowledge of 
the military, its culture, and its traditions has been of tremendous 
benefit.
  Throughout my time working with Colonel Manning, I found him to be a 
thoughtful, intelligent, and dedicated Soldier in the best traditions 
of those called to serve from the great state of Rhode Island, and his 
future is extremely bright.
  Mr. Speaker, it has been a pleasure to work with Colonel Manning 
during his time as a National Guard Liaison in Rhode Island. On behalf 
of a grateful Nation, it is my honor to recognize the selfless service 
and sacrifice of Lieutenant Colonel Michael Manning, his wife, Meg, and 
their children, Michael, Jack, and Shannon. I wish them the very best 
as they continue their journey in the United States Army National Guard 
and thank them for dedicating their lives to the service of our Nation.

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