[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 1, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E600]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





            COMMEMORATING BRIGADIER GENERAL TODD CANTERBURY

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                           HON. DEBBIE LESKO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 1, 2020

  Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the retirement 
of Brigadier General Todd Canterbury. He began his career in the Air 
Force after earning his commission from Arizona State University's ROTC 
program in 1993 and is retiring as the Commander of the 56th Fighter 
Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
  Flying fighter jets is in his blood as General Canterbury is the son 
of the former Commander of the 56th Fighter Wing--making them the first 
and only father-son combination to hold base commanding positions at 
Luke Air Force Base.
  In his 27-year Air Force career, he had 20 assignments, was a 
graduate of the National War College, and served as a Command Pilot. He 
has more than 4,200 flight hours in the F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting 
Falcon, F-35 Lightning II, and MC-12W Liberty aircraft with over 650 
being combat hours defending our great nation.
  During his time in service, General Canterbury acquired a long list 
of achievements and awards to include the Defense Superior Service 
Medal, Bronze Star Medal, multiple combat campaign medals, and more.
  I would also like to recognize General Canterbury's leadership in 
making Luke Air Force Base the F-35 fighter pilot training 
headquarters, which created a partnership between the United States and 
NATO members to train their pilots on the F-35 aircraft.
  General Canterbury has not only made his family proud, but the United 
States Air Force, Arizona, and his country. We appreciate his selfless 
service and wish him the best in his next adventure.
  On this day, I invite my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
sacrifices that his family has made over the years and to thank 
Brigadier General Canterbury for his service to the United States of 
America.

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