[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 1, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E598]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CHANGE OF COMMAND AT NSWC CRANE

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                           HON. LARRY BUCSHON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 1, 2020

  Mr. BUCSHON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Change of 
Command at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division.
  On July 1, 2020, Captain Mark H. Oesterreich will move on from NSWC 
Crane after three years of faithful service, and Captain Duncan McKay 
assume command.
  NSWC Crane is the world's third largest naval base and is home to a 
variety of research and testing projects that are critical to our 
national security ranging from hypersonics to Electronic Warfare is not 
only a key site for the Navy but also an important economic resource 
for the Indiana and the Eighth District. NSWC is the third largest 
employer in Southwest Indiana, and the Center provides nearly $2 
million to Indiana's economy each day. Excellent leadership at NSWC 
Crane is thus vital for both the Navy and the State of Indiana.
  During his time at the helm of NWSC Crane, Captain Oesterreich 
oversaw important progress made in all three of its focus areas--
electronic warfare, expeditionary warfare, and strategic missions. More 
importantly, Captain ``O'' successfully instilled trust and confidence 
in the sailors under his command. I am grateful for his leadership 
during the past three years, and I wish him fair winds and following 
seas as he moves on from this command.
  Captain McKay comes to Southwest Indiana with tremendous experience 
that will make him an asset to NSWC Crane. After initial deployments to 
the North Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Persian Gulf, he served as the 
Battlegroup Operations Officer for Commander Submarine Squadron Eleven 
(CSS-11) in San Diego. He then completed graduate studies at the 
prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology and served in 
important logistical and maintenance roles. In his most recent tour, 
Captain McKay served as the Operations Officer at Portsmouth Naval 
Shipyard. I look forward to working with Captain McKay as NSWC Crane 
begins a new chapter under his leadership.
  On behalf of all Eighth District Hoosiers, it is my pleasure to 
congratulate Captain Oesterreich and welcome Captain McKay to NSWC 
Crane.

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