[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 117 (Thursday, June 25, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H2430]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING COLONEL BRIAN LAIDLAW

  (Mr. DUNN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an exceptional Air 
Force leader for his outstanding service. Colonel Brian Laidlaw is the 
commander of the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base.
  In 2018, as Hurricane Michael descended on us, Colonel Laidlaw 
accomplished the evacuation of Tyndall Air Force Base in just 22 hours. 
His decisive leadership saved over 11,000 airmen, their families, and 
over $21 billion in Air Force assets.
  After the storm, Colonel Laidlaw personally forged the ``base of the 
future'' vision for rebuilding Tyndall to the President of the United 
States. For his outstanding leadership, the Air Force Association 
awarded him the Waterman Award for the single most significant 
contribution to the Air Force during the past year.
  Colonel Laidlaw reflects the highest standards of leadership and 
conduct and is a credit to the United States military. I wish him and 
his family the best of luck as they proceed to their next assignment.

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