[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 191 (Thursday, December 8, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING MAJOR BRIAN SCHELLER

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2022

  Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize United States 
Space Force Major Brian K. Scheller on the completion of his 
Legislative Fellowship with my personal office. Major Scheller has been 
assigned to my staff since January 2022 and has done an outstanding job 
as my trusted advisor for national security, foreign operations, space/
technology, and veteran policy issues.
  Currently a Systems Engineer and Acquisition Project Manager for the 
United States Space Force, Major Scheller started his military service 
by graduating from the United States Air Force Academy in 2010. While 
at the academy, Major Scheller was on the school's basketball team and 
served as an Assistant Coach for the first year following his 
commissioning. Throughout his 12 years of service, Major Scheller has 
been assigned as the F-16 Engineering Liaison at Ramstein Air Base, 
Germany, as well as being deployed for 7 months at Al Dhafra Air Base 
in the United Arab Emirates where he was responsible for leading 
construction and design projects at the base.
  Stateside, Major Scheller served as the Chief of the Director's 
Action Group where he responded to Congressional Inquiries for the 
Director of the National Security Space Launch Program. He also served 
as a Government Mission Integration Manager and led day-to-day 
operations that culminated in the successful launch of a Lockheed 
Martin GPS III satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
  During his fellowship in my office, Major Scheller was instrumental 
in helping my staff and I develop the fiscal year 2023 House Defense 
appropriations bill. His direct contributions will help provide our 
nation's uniformed men and women with the resources needed to defend 
our great Nation. Additionally, Texas' 12th district is home to 
numerous DOD priorities including the F-35 program, Naval Air Station 
Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, and thousands of Active Guard and 
Reserve service members. Major Scheller quickly built a relationship 
with these entities, mastered their issues, and was essential in 
helping me fight for them. Additionally, Major Scheller coordinated 
dozens of engagements with senior administration officials, foreign 
heads of state, and industry leaders; and was a tireless advocate for 
servicemembers and veterans.
  Servicemembers like Major Brian Scheller are the reason why our 
Nation's defense forces are the best in the world. On behalf of the 
12th District of Texas, I offer my congratulations and best wishes to 
Brian, his wife Christine, and children Jacob and Keegan, as they 
continue their military journey in service to our great Nation.

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