[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 179 (Tuesday, November 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      LTC ANTHONY SOMOGYI TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 13, 2018

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor LTC Anthony Somogyi, a 
native of Palisade, Colorado, for his unwavering commitment to this 
nation as he prepares for retirement.
  LTC Somogyi graduated from Palisade High School in 1994, later 
attending the University of North Dakota on an Army ROTC Scholarship. 
After completing his degree in Aeronautical studies with an emphasis in 
rotary wing aviation and a minor in Military Science, he went on to 
attend Army flight school at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
  LTC Somogyi began his military service when he was assigned to 1st 
Squadron, 10th U.S. Cavalry, 4th Infantry Division in Fort Hood. After 
a promotion, he was deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom where he had 
the rare opportunity as an Aviator to serve as a crewmember on an M-3 
Cavalry Fighting Vehicle and established the Tactical Operations Center 
and Remote Retransmission Sites for the squadron.
  Upon his return home, LTC Somogyi attended the Aviation Captain's 
Career Course at Fort Rucker, where his hard work earned him a place in 
the last class to attend resident Combined Arms Services Staff School 
at Fort Leavenworth. While there, he completed the Aviation Maintenance 
Manager's Course and the OH-58D Maintenance Test Pilot's Course on his 
way to Fort Polk. After six months, LTC Somogyi took command of F 
Troop, 4th Squadron, 6th U.S. Cavalry in time to move the unit to Fort 
Lewis. Once he established operations, he spent a year as Commander 
before leaving Active Duty and moving back to Colorado.
  Most recently, he served as Commander at the High-Altitude ARNH 
Aviation Training Site. He trained students in power management and 
environmental flight techniques. In this capacity, he routinely 
conducted search and rescue missions in the mountainous regions of 
Colorado. LTC Somogyi's lifelong work has resulted in his receiving the 
Bronze Star, Air Medal, Army Achievement Medal, two Meritorious Service 
Medals, two Cavalry Spurs, and the Order of St. George.
  LTC Somogyi has not only had a fulfilling professional life, but a 
rich personal life as well. He married his high school sweetheart, 
Korey, and they were blessed with two daughters, Noel and Andee. When 
he is not working, LTC Somogyi spends most of his time in the great 
outdoors, either hunting, camping or fishing with his loved ones.
  Mr. Speaker, LTC Somogyi has dutifully served his nation for twenty 
years and his dedication will be remembered. It is my privilege to 
recognize him for the important work he has done throughout his life 
and I wish him all the best in his retirement.

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