[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 93 (Wednesday, June 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E779]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   IN HONOR OF CAPTAIN CHRIS D. JANKE

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2018

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a true 
American leader and patriot, Captain Chris D. Janke, on the momentous 
occasion of his retirement after 27 years of honorable service in the 
United States Navy. In March 2015, Captain Janke assumed his duties as 
commanding officer of Naval Base Ventura County, California. With great 
distinction, he dutifully oversaw a diverse installation that supported 
more than 100 tenant commands with a base population of more than 
19,000 personnel, as well as 11 deployable commands and three warfare 
centers.
   Captain Janke's career at Naval Base Ventura County was underscored 
by exemplary leadership, perceptive planning, and focus on both mission 
execution and community engagement. These efforts were clearly 
demonstrated by Captain Janke's remarkable command of major aviation, 
shore, and port facilities, comprised of three primary sites: Point 
Mugu, Port Hueneme, and San Nicolas Island. His leadership of Naval 
Base Ventura County supported numerous tenants--including the renowned 
Naval Construction Group ONE--who carried out missions for the security 
and the safety of our nation.
   Naval Base Ventura County is home to three runways and the only deep 
water military port between San Diego, California, and Kitsap County, 
Washington. Captain Janke directed the day-to-day operations of a 
1,000-person organization providing comprehensive support services to 
the Fleet, Fighter, and Family. He brilliantly directed diverse 
installation programs, including fleet support operations, facilities 
maintenance and construction, utilities, environmental stewardship, 
housing, childcare, recreation, safety, resource management, protocol, 
public affairs, family support service, and IT technology management.
   His visionary leadership was key to the successful execution of 
104,237 tower and 26,105 flight operations per annum, supporting 35 
different series of aircraft. The air terminal launched and recovered 
3,631 flights, processed 42,817 passengers and moved over 2.7 million 
pounds of cargo and baggage. The port adeptly supported over 1410 
tenants and 91 visiting ship movements--handling tons of military cargo 
in support of major joint operations and military exercises per annum. 
During his tour, Naval Base Ventura County hosted multiple visits from 
the Littoral Combat Ships and quickly became a major port of choice for 
visiting warships and other platforms in support of the Navy's 
worldwide mission.
   Naval Base Ventura County plays a critically important role in our 
national defense, and will continue to do so for many years to come. 
This is in large part due to Captain Janke, and this is a profound 
testament to his outstanding leadership. For these reasons, on the 
occasion of his retirement, I am pleased to join a grateful community 
to extend my most sincere congratulations and appreciation for his 
countless contributions to Ventura County, and our nation as a whole.

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