[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E925]
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            HONORING ADMIRAL MANFRED NIELSON FOR HIS SERVICE

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2019

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize 
Admiral Manfred Nielson for his service as Deputy Supreme Allied 
Commander Transformation at NATO's headquarters in Norfolk, VA.
  Admiral Nielson, German Navy, took over responsibilities as Deputy 
Supreme Allied Commander Transformation at Norfolk, Virginia, in 2016.
  In this critical role at NATO's only strategic headquarters in North 
America, Admiral Nielson promoted and advanced his headquarters' role 
in innovating and developing the alliance's transformational approaches 
in future warfare.
  He increased the collaboration between private companies and the 
public sector to accelerate the pace of discovery. He expanded NATO's 
outreach to academic institutions to build networks, improve decision-
making simulations, and increase engagement with the next generation of 
thinkers and leaders. He has been a strong and active supporter of the 
NATO Model Challenge where NATO is introduced to local students in an 
annual conference.
  Admiral Nielson often emphasized the need for close cooperation with 
the U.S. as an open and generous host nation. He always stressed his 
gratitude for the incredible welcome he received throughout the U.S. He 
constantly connected and liaised with American officials to deepen our 
work with NATO.
  He put enormous efforts in strengthening ties to the local community 
through events and activities, as well as constant communication and 
information exchange. Because of him, relationships with several local 
universities and think tanks are excellent. He also enjoyed and 
promoted the cultural life in Norfolk by hosting various events to show 
German hospitality and promote the U.S.-German partnership. He always 
promoted the special relationship between the U.S. and Germany based on 
common shared values.
  In return, I acknowledge that the United States owes our gratitude to 
this outstanding officer for his generous spirit, keen insight, and 
tremendous partnership. I wish Admiral Nielson the best as he concludes 
his tour as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation and returns 
to Germany.

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