[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 13, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E443]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE CHANGE OF COMMAND OF COLONEL TERRENCE A. ADAMS

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                          HON. JOE CUNNINGHAM

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2020

  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Change of Command of Colonel Terrence A. Adams, whose presence will be 
greatly missed in the Lowcountry.
  Before joining the Air Force, Colonel Adams began his military career 
in the U.S. Army, where he served for seven years. He entered the Air 
Force through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program after 
graduating from Auburn University with a degree in Computer Information 
Systems. In addition to his degree from Auburn, he holds a Master of 
Business Administration from Troy State University, a Master of Arts in 
Military Operational Art and Science from the Air Command and Staff 
College, and a Master of Arts in National Security Strategy from the 
National War College.
  Since his first assignment in the Air Force as team for an ACC 
Computer System Squadron, he has built a remarkable record of 
leadership, holding squadron and group level command six times. His 
service includes deployments to Oman, Iraq, and Qatar in support of 
Operations Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, New Dawn, 
as well as the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa. Throughout 
this service, Colonel Adams earned numerous distinguished awards, 
including the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the Defense 
Meritorious Service Medal.
  Though his tour as Commander of the 628th Air Wing and Joint Base 
Charleston has ended, Colonel Adams will long be remembered for his 
lasting contributions to our community. He established the Lowcountry 
Defense Community Partnership Council, a civilian-military program 
intended to strengthen the relationship between the Lowcountry civilian 
community and the base. He oversaw the base's response to Hurricane 
Dorian, Hurricane Florence, and most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. 
And he was also honored with the Military Service Award at the Black 
Engineer of the Year STEM Global Competitiveness Conference for his 
work to inspire students to work in cyber, STEM, or aviation and build 
pipelines for them to succeed.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Colonel Adams for his 
accomplishments as Commander of Joint Base Charleston. On behalf of my 
constituents in the Lowcountry, I thank him for his service to our 
community.

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