[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 93 (Monday, June 2, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E489]
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                      HONORING DALE W. SISSON, JR.

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2025

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Dale W. Sisson, 
Jr., on his retirement from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren 
Division (NSWCDD), after a distinguished career dedicated to serving 
our nation.
  Mr. Sisson's commitment to the Navy and to the advancement of our 
national defense is truly commendable. He has served NSWCDD with 
distinction for over two decades, culminating in his role as Technical 
Director, where he oversaw a $1.8 billion portfolio of research, 
development, test, and evaluation. His leadership of the 4,930-member 
NSWCDD workforce has been instrumental in ensuring the technical 
excellence of complex naval combat, sensor, weapon, and strategic 
systems, making Dahlgren a vital asset to our national defense and a 
source of pride for Virginia's First Congressional District.
  Prior to his role as Technical Director, Mr. Sisson served as the 
Executive Director of the Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity 
(NOSSA) and Deputy for Weapons Safety, Naval Sea Systems Command 
(NAVSEA). In these critical roles, he was responsible for providing 
executive and technical direction for all ordnance surety programs 
assigned to NOSSA and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of our Navy 
and Marine Corps munitions through his work with the Department of the 
Navy's Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board.
  Mr. Sisson's prior leadership roles at NSWCDD, including his tenure 
as Head of the Electromagnetic & Sensor Systems Department and his 
detail as Director of Systems Engineering within the office of the 
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test, 
& Evaluation (DASN (RDT&E)), further demonstrate his dedication and 
expertise. His contributions to the Navy's development of laser 
weapons, recognized with the Department of the Navy's Superior Civilian 
Service medal in 2015, exemplify his innovative spirit and technical 
prowess.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Mr. Dale W. 
Sisson, Jr., for his years of dedicated service to our Nation and in 
wishing him all the best in his well-deserved retirement. He has made a 
significant and lasting impact on our national security, and we are 
deeply grateful for his contributions.

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