[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E452-E453]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING COMMANDER DOYLE FLANNERY

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 2023

  Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Commander Doyle Flannery on his retirement from the United States Navy 
after 23 years of faithful service to our country. CDR Flannery's 
retirement also marks the end of 72 years of Flannery family service to 
the United States Navy and our country. An esteemed and respected 
member of the U.S. Navy, Commander Flannery most recently served as a 
Joint Operations Planner for North American Aerospace Defense Command 
and United States Northern Command. In this capacity, he was 
responsible for the Commander, United States Northern Command Theater 
Posture Plan, which documents forces, infrastructure, and agreements 
required to execute the NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions.
  Whereas, CDR Flannery's distinguished career began at the State 
University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College where he earned a degree 
in Marine Transportation and a USCG License as a Third Mate 
(Unlimited). He would later go on to earn his ``wings of gold'' and 
qualify as a Naval Aviator in July 2002. CDR Flannery accumulated 2,500 
flight hours in the SH-608 and MH-60R. He served in Helicopter Anti-
Submarine Squadron (Light) FOUR THREE, USS Dubuque (LPD 8), and 
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FOUR SIX.
  Whereas, On shore duty, Commander Flannery completed high profile 
jobs including as a

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Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor Pilot Helicopter in Maritime 
Strike Squadron FOUR ONE, Aircrew Systems Requirements Officer on the 
Chief of Naval Operations Staff, Air Warfare Directorate, and as an 
International Project Manager for the Biological Threat Reduction 
Program assigned to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
  Whereas, CDR Flannerys awards and decorations include the Defense 
Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Marine Corps Commendation 
Medal, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal and other personal, 
campaign, and service ribbons.
  Proclaimed, that as CDR Flannery embarks on a new chapter in life, it 
is my hope that he may recall, with a deep sense of pride and 
accomplishment, the outstanding contributions he has made to the United 
States Navy. I would like to send him my best wishes for continued 
success in his future endeavors.

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