[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E453-E454]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL SELBY

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 2023

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Rear Admiral 
Lorin Selby, U.S. Navy, as he prepares to complete a naval career that 
began with his graduation from the University of Virginia in 1986 and 
concludes with his 3 years of service as the 26th Chief of Naval 
Research.
  As the Chief of Naval Research, Rear Admiral Selby is responsible for 
the operations of the Naval Research Enterprise, which comprises 
approximately 5,000 people in 23 locations, and more than 1,000 
partners. The dedication required of this mission is extraordinary, and 
our Nation has benefited from Rear Admiral Selby's steadfast 
leadership.
  Over the course of his career, Rear Admiral Selby excelled as an 
undersea commander. He served as the commanding officer of the nuclear-
powered attack submarine USS Greenville (SSN 772). Prior to command, he 
served at sea aboard USS Puffer (SSN 652), USS Pogy (SSN 647) and USS 
Connecticut (SSN 22). During these assignments, Rear Admiral Selby 
conducted several deployments to the Western Pacific, Northern Pacific, 
Northern Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Ashore, he served as a company 
officer and instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy, the deputy director 
of the Navy's liaison office to the U.S. House of Representatives and 
as the Submarine Platforms and Strategic Programs branch head in the 
Submarine Warfare Directorate on the Navy Staff. Following selection as 
an acquisition professional, he served as the program manager for both 
the Submarine Imaging and Electronic Warfare Systems Program Office and 
the Advanced Undersea Systems Program Office.
  As a flag officer, Rear Admiral Selby served as commander, Naval 
Surface Warfare Centers (NSWC) and as the Navy's chief engineer and the 
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Deputy Commander for Ship Design, 
Integration and Naval Engineering (SEA 05). Rear Admiral Selby's 
contributions to the Navy, Marine Corps and Nation have been 
significant. The new 30-Year Naval Science & Technology strategy 
focuses on taking back our technological advantage to give our 
Warfighters the technology they need to win in a future conflict. He 
has provided the Naval Research Enterprise (NRE) with a blueprint for 
the future of our fleet and force.
  Among his many achievements, Rear Admiral Selby led innovative and 
new experimentation collaboration exercises to get new technologies 
into the hands of our Sailors and Marines; pioneered new advances in 
laser weapons, including putting the most powerful laser on a ship in 
this nation's history; designed and initiated the SCOUT experimentation 
campaign to increase productivity and agility; furthered the Navy's 
capabilities in Artificial Intelligence; worked closely with 
international partners to bring increased knowledge and capabilities to 
our Sailors and Marines including awarding 158 new international 
research grants in 25 countries; advanced naval capabilities through 
execution of greater than 3,000 research grants and contracts in the 
United States valued in excess of $12 Billion; sponsored 480 college 
and 180 high school interns, more than 1,000 Naval Horizons STEM essay 
contest awards, and the Annual RoboSub competition with 39 teams from 
11 countries; designed an alloying modification to the Columbia Class 
SSBN propeller; supported brilliant work being done by hundreds of 
small businesses, including Small Business Innovation Research grants; 
and truly lived up to the motto he often reminded his team to follow: 
``Reimagine Naval Power.''
  Rear Admiral Selby has been instrumental in the development of both 
the Navy of today and of tomorrow. His selfless commitment to serving 
our Nation has better prepared it to respond to threats around the 
world. He leaves a legacy of service and dedication to the Navy. With 
our deepest gratitude, we wish him the very best in retirement after an 
impressive and impactful career.

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