[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        SALUTING THE SERVICE OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JEFF DAVISON

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2025

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Lt. Col. Jeff 
Davison, U.S. Air Force, Retired, with a Congressional Veteran 
Commendation. Over his two-decade long career in the Air Force, he 
embodied the courage, honor and commitment that make our military the 
world's premier fighting force.
  Lt. Col. Davison had a distinguished career specializing in the F-111 
an craft, serving as a Fighter Pilot, Flight Examiner, Instructor, Test 
Pilot, and Air Force Exchange Officer to Australia. His leadership 
extended across various levels of the Air Force, including roles as 
Flight Commander of the 54th Fighter Training Squadron at Reese Air 
Force Base, Chief of Airspace at Randolph Air Force Base, and Air Force 
Reserve Commander at Reese Air Force Base. In 2004, Lt. Col. Davison 
took on the role of Director of Combat Operations for the NORAD 
Continental Region, where he managed all U.S. alert fighters and 
oversaw Presidential support. He earned numerous accolades, including 
three Top Gun awards and a Meritorious Service Medal with 3 oak leaf 
clusters.
  After retiring from the Air Force, Lt. Col. Davison has continued to 
serve his community. He is an active member of the Central Texas 
Chapter of the Military Officers' Association of America since 2015 and 
served as president in 2022. Lt. Col. Davison volunteers for the 
Alzheimer's Association and continues to contribute to the Longest Day 
fundraiser. Guided by his faith, Lt. Col. Davison is an active member 
of First Baptist Church in Temple, and in 2019 became Chairman of the 
Committee on Committees.
  Lt. Col. Davison leads with strength, integrity, and drive in each 
community he joins. He is a fitting recipient of a Congressional 
Veteran Commendation, and I am proud to honor his outstanding 
achievements.

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