[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 25, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E663-E664]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE SERVICE OF BRIGADIER GENERAL DEREK M. SALMI

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 25, 2024

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize United States 
Air Force Brigadier General Derek M. Salmi for his critical service and 
outstanding leadership as Commander of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, 
Travis Air Force Base.
  Brigadier General Salmi commissioned from the Air Force Academy in 
1998 after earning his Bachelor of Science in political science. 
Throughout his 25-year-long career, he has

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commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels and served as a 
command pilot with more than 3,000 hours in mobility and trainer 
aircraft. In addition, he has deployed in support of Operations 
Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn.
  As the Travis Air Force Base 60th Air Mobility Wing Commander, 
Brigadier General Salmi led the Air Force's largest air mobility 
organization in terms of personnel and was responsible for the well-
being and readiness of more than 26,100 active-duty, reserve and 
civilian personnel, and their families. In addition, he managed $13 
billion in capital assets, executed a $650 million budget, and oversaw 
the Air Force's largest medical center in the continental United 
States. Brigadier General Salmi's critical leadership and expertise not 
only made our country safer, but also helped improve the lives of the 
thousands of military and civilian personnel who work at Travis Air 
Force Base.
  Brigadier General Salmi's commitment to preparing the units at Travis 
Air Force Base to respond to any potential threat characterized his 
tenure as Commander of the 60th Air Mobility Wing. He led the 60th Air 
Mobility Wing in executing two intensive joint Agile Combat Employment 
exercises in the United States Indo-Pacific Command theater of 
operations while simultaneously providing 35 percent of all Department 
of Defense logistics support to Ukraine.
  Under Brigadier General Salmi's leadership, the 60th Air Mobility won 
117 United States Air Force and Air Mobility Command awards. In 
addition, he directed multiple key military construction projects that 
will make Travis Air Force Base more resilient and our country more 
secure.
  Brigadier General Salmi's selfless commitment to the military 
personnel and families stationed at Travis Air Force Base has 
undeniably improved the base for future generations of servicemembers. 
On behalf of California's Eighth Congressional District, I would like 
to extend my sincere gratitude for Brigadier General Salmi's dedication 
and service to our country and community. I know Travis Air Force Base 
and the Solano County community join me in extending our best wishes as 
Brigadier General Salmi embarks on his future endeavors.

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