[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM ``BILL'' R. DAVIS, NEW HAMPSHIRE 
                           AIR NATIONAL GUARD

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 5, 2023

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate William 
``Bill'' R. Davis on his promotion to Brigadier General of the New 
Hampshire Air National Guard. With nearly 3 decades of dedicated 
service, William has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to keeping 
our country safe and secure.
  His current work as the Chief of Staff--Air at the Joint Force 
Headquarters in New Hampshire speaks to his exceptional leadership 
skills. He has displayed substantial strategic planning abilities as he 
implements crucial policies in this role. He is also an advisor to New 
Hampshire's Joint Legislative Liaison team, consistently going above 
and beyond to ensure the effectiveness of our national security 
efforts.
  Bill attended Boston University where he earned a degree in Business 
Administration in 1989. From there he attended basic training as well 
as U.S. Army Airborne School and RIARNG Officer Candidate School. In 
December 1996, he received his commission from the Rhode Island Army 
National Guard and joined the New Hampshire Air National Guard in 1998. 
He has since been a longstanding resident of New Hampshire, giving back 
to his community and residents of the Granite State. His dedication to 
public service and New Hampshire is evident through his previous roles, 
including Director of Staff--Air at the Joint Force Headquarters in New 
Hampshire.
  In addition to his extensive service, Bill possesses a wealth of 
knowledge and experience, having successfully completed rigorous 
training programs such as Squadron Officer School, Air Command and 
Staff College, and Air War College. His exemplary service has been 
recognized through his award of the Legion of Merit, Meritorious 
Service Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Achievement 
Medal, and the Air Force Achievement Medal.
  Bill's remarkable career also includes leadership roles as the Vice 
Commander of the 157th Air Refueling Wing, squadron command, deputy 
group command, and tours at the National Guard Bureau and U.S. Embassy 
in El Salvador. He has also served in leadership for the Director of 
Staff Advisory Council and the Regional Economic Development Center. 
While we can never fully repay the debt of gratitude we owe him for his 
honorable contributions, we recognize his decades of dedicated service 
and the profound impact he has had on our Nation.
  On behalf of the constituents of New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I congratulate Bill on his promotion to Brigadier General and 
commend him for his tireless service to our Nation and the great state 
of New Hampshire. This promotion marks a significant milestone, and I 
eagerly anticipate the next chapter in his distinguished career.

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