[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E34]
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               HONORING JOSEPH DINGMAN UPON HIS FAREWELL

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 15, 2025

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
distinguished career and dedicated service of Mr. Joseph M. Dingman, 
who has honorably served as the Executive Director of Travis Air Force 
Base in California. Mr. Dingman has meritoriously served our country 
and community for over three decades.
  Mr. Dingman has been a vital leader and served as the senior civilian 
advisor to the commander on both civic and military matters, overseeing 
24 wing agencies that play an essential role in the mission readiness 
and operational success of the largest base in Air Mobility Command.
  Mr. Dingman graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 
1995 and has since devoted his career to excellence in service, both in 
uniform and as a civilian leader. His military career, which culminated 
in his retirement in 2015, included key leadership roles such as 
Military Assistant to the Department of Defense Executive Secretary and 
a member of the Secretary of Defense's Immediate Office. Over the 
course of two decades, Mr. Dingman demonstrated exemplary skill, 
dedication, and leadership in positions spanning levels in the 
squadron, group, wing, Air Staff and Department of Defense.
  Mr. Dingman's achievements include his role as the Chief of Mobility 
Operations in the Air Force Executive Action Group. His service as the 
Deputy Chief of the Corporate Liaison Branch was responsible for 
managing a $119 billion budget. Mr. Dingman also holds distinction as a 
McCourt Scholar at Georgetown University's Public Policy Institute. 
With over 2,900 hours as a senior pilot in airlift and tanker mobility 
aircraft, he exemplified the highest standards of professionalism and 
commitment to mission success.
  In his civilian career, Mr. Dingman has continued to embody service, 
leadership, and innovation. Over the past five years, he has excelled 
in various executive positions, fostering collaboration and advancing 
organizational excellence. Mr. Dingman has demonstrated a passion for 
entrepreneurship and community service as a business owner, a founding 
member of the Avalon Institute Leadership Development firm, and a 
dedicated contributor to numerous community boards and foundations.
  As Mr. Dingman transitions from his role at Travis Air Force Base, we 
reflect on his extraordinary contributions to our Nation and the 
enduring legacy of leadership he leaves behind. His service has been 
marked by unwavering commitment, exceptional expertise, and a deep 
dedication to the mission and people he served. On behalf of the 
constituents of California's 8th Congressional District, I wish to 
extend my sincere gratitude for his many years of steadfast dedication 
and tireless service to the community and best wishes in all his new 
endeavors.

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