[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E353]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING VICE ADMIRAL MICHAEL BOYLE ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. AARON BEAN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 2026

  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Vice 
Admiral Michael Boyle on his retirement.
  When it comes to leadership in the Navy, Vice Admiral Boyle 
exemplifies vision, dedication, and integrity. Leadership in our armed 
forces is not just a role--it is a calling, a duty, and a profound 
responsibility. Vice Admiral Boyle has demonstrated these qualities at 
every level, whether guiding pilots in the air, advising commanders in 
strategic planning, or leading strike groups on complex operations. In 
the Navy, sailors are trained to weather storms, chart new courses, and 
serve without pause. Vice Admiral Michael Boyle has done all of that 
and more. Today, after decades of service, he finally reaches the safe 
harbor of retirement.
  Throughout his career, he has flown into some of the most challenging 
missions of our time--from Northern Iraq and Bosnia to Kosovo and 
southern Iraq--always executing with precision and courage. Ashore, he 
has trained the next generation of naval aviators, managed officer 
assignments, advised senior leaders, directed international 
partnerships, and coordinated critical fleet operations. His command 
assignments include leading a strike fighter squadron, multiple carrier 
air wings, Navy Region Korea, carrier strike groups, and the U.S. Third 
Fleet. In August 2024, he assumed duties as Director of the Navy Staff, 
continuing to guide the Navy with the same dedication and skill that 
have defined his career.
  A native of McLean, Virginia, and the son of a Naval Aviator, Vice 
Admiral Boyle graduated from Jacksonville University in 1987 with a 
Bachelor of Science in Business Management and later earned a master's 
degree in foreign affairs from the Air Command and Staff College.
  Beyond his service, Vice Admiral Boyle's story is one of family and 
tradition. He met his wife, Tracy, at Jacksonville University in 1984. 
They married in 1990 and have two children: Daniel, who is pursuing a 
career in naval aviation in Kingsville, Texas; and Rachel, who works in 
New York City as a recruiter at ``Mother.''
  Mr. Speaker, Vice Admiral Boyle is a true patriot and distinguished 
American who has devoted himself to the service of our Nation. It is 
appropriate that we honor him today by expressing our gratitude for his 
dedication and wishing him well on his retirement.

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