[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 129 (Tuesday, August 2, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E817]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING LIEUTENANT RICK SCHAEFER

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 2, 2022

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the great 
work that the U.S. Navy, Office of Naval Intelligence, Human 
Intelligence section's Lieutenant Rick Schaefer did to protect our 
strategic naval assets during Operation Desert Shield/Storm.
  In March of 1991, Lieutenant Schaefer, who after receiving a tip from 
the 3rd Armored Division's Counter-Intelligence section, personally 
investigated three Iraqi naval sites that had yet to be exploited and 
were to be ignored. Due to his initiative and sound judgment, the sites 
were investigated properly and revealed the official Iraqi naval 
minefield locations, which were unknown to U.S. forces. These plans led 
to the demining and safe passage of both civilian and military ships in 
Iraqi waters.
  Due to the decisive action of this sailor, untold lives were saved as 
well as the prevention of the potential loss of naval assets. His 
actions exemplify the honor and courage of our service members. We 
should applaud their efforts.

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