[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING COLONEL FRANK OTT
(Mr. McCORMICK asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. McCORMICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy
of Colonel Frank Ott, my uncle, who made his final takeoff on February
18, 2022. To me, he was family. To our Nation, he was a hero and a
patriot.
From a one-room schoolhouse in North Dakota to the cockpit of
America's most advanced aircraft, Colonel Ott lived a life of
discipline, courage, and purpose. He earned his wings in 1955 and went
on to fly and command missions in the F-86, F-100, B-47, B-52, U-2, and
EB-66, amassing over 5,000 flight hours, including hundreds in combat
in Vietnam.
His decorations reflect not just achievement, but a willing sacrifice
for the Nation he loved. Beyond the uniform, he was a man of quiet
strength, kind, humble, and deeply devoted to family. He never sought
recognition, only purpose.
Today, we remember not just his service, but his spirit. He was a
true patriot, a devoted husband, and a beloved uncle.
May we strive to live with the same integrity and vigor he showed
every day. Semper Fidelis.
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