[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 178 (Friday, November 9, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1504]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             THANK YOU TO GENERAL CHARLES F. ``CHUCK'' WALD

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                         HON. MICHAEL T. McCAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 9, 2018

  Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of 
General Charles F. ``Chuck'' Wald (USAF, Ret.) from Deloitte Services, 
LP. Having served in the United States Air Force for 35 years as a 
command pilot with more than 3,600 flying hours and 430 combat hours, 
rising to the ranks of four-star general, and then going to advise top 
Department of Defense officials, he is a true patriot.
  General Wald earned his commission in the United States Air Force 
(USAF) through the Air Force ROTC program in 1971 at North Dakota State 
University. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in pre-law from North 
Dakota State University, and earned his Master's Degree in 
International Relations from Troy University. He has completed 
coursework at Harvard University and the National War College. He has 
also been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from North Dakota 
State University.
  General Wald served combat time as an O-2A forward air controller in 
Vietnam and as an F-16 pilot flying over Bosnia, in addition to serving 
as a T-37 instructor pilot and F-15 flight commander. During his tenure 
in the USAF he also served as the Chief of the U.S. Air Force Combat 
Terrorism Center, Support Group Commander, Operations Group Commander, 
and Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff for the Quadrennial Defense 
Review. He was the Director of Strategic Planning and Policy at 
Headquarters U.S. Air Force, served on the Joint Staff as the Vice 
Director for Strategic Plans and Policy, and was the U.S. Air Force 
Deputy Chief of Staff for the Air and Space Operations at the Pentagon. 
His tenure in the USAF was matched by top leadership positions that 
catapulted him to success within the organization.
  In September 2001, as the Supporting Commander, General Wald led the 
development of the coalition air campaign in Operation Enduring 
Freedom, including the idea of embedding tactical air control parties 
in ground special operations forces which resulted in the elimination 
of Taliban forces in Afghanistan. This was a critical mission for U.S. 
national security following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 
2001.
  In his last position with the USAF, General Wald served as Deputy 
Commander of U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) from 2002 until his 
retirement in July 2006. In this position, he was responsible for U.S. 
forces operating across 91 countries in Europe, Africa, Russia, parts 
of Asia, the Middle East, and most of the Atlantic Ocean. This position 
was of paramount responsibility and General Wald demonstrated his 
expertise and passion for ensuring U.S. interests abroad by 
implementing the European Command Strategic Plan that included energy 
assurance and sustainment for the EUCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
  General Wald currently serves as the Vice Chairman and Senior Advisor 
for Government and Public Services Practice at Deloitte Services, LP. 
In this role, he is responsible for providing senior leadership in 
strategy and relationships with the U.S. Department of Defense. Given 
his long-time commitment to the USAF, he is a subject matter specialist 
in weapons procurement and deployment, counterterrorism, and 
international energy security policy.
  General Wald has been honored with numerous military awards and 
decorations, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, 
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, 
and several others. His distinguished career reflects his commitment to 
a life of service to our great nation and the American people.
  Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in thanking General 
Wald for his life-long service, sacrifice, and commitment to our 
nation, and wish him the very best of luck as he sets forth on the next 
chapter of his life.

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