[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10532]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATING REAR ADMIRAL RAYMOND ARCHER

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 17, 2002

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
distinguished military career of Rear Admiral Raymond A. Archer III, 
Vice Director of the Defense Logistics Agency. Admiral Archer will 
retire on November 1, 2002 after 38 years of dedicated service to the 
U.S. Navy and to his country.
  Admiral Archer's military career began in 1964, with his enlistment 
in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Following his graduation from Ohio State 
University's School of Business, he went on to develop an extensive 
background in logistics, making him an invaluable asset to the U.S. 
Navy and the Department of Defense. After a series of key assignments, 
both ashore and at sea, Admiral Archer became the Assistant Deputy 
Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics Business Systems and 
Technology Department in Washington, DC in 1996. He continued his 
service as Commander of the Naval Inventory Control Point in 
Mechanicsburg, PA. Then, in October, 1997, Admiral Archer was 
recognized for his exceptional abilities and outstanding 
accomplishments with his selection as Vice Director of the Defense 
Logistics Agency.
  In his current capacity, Admiral Archer has been responsible for 
aiding the effort to provide other Department of Defense Components as 
well as Federal agencies, foreign governments, and international 
organizations with logistical support in times of war and peace. 
Admiral Archer has contributed his expertise to the Agency most 
specifically by serving as the Agency's knowledgeable authority 
regarding Business Systems Modernization, the most dynamic and 
important project facing the Defense Logistics Agency. He has succeeded 
during his time with DLA in surpassing all expectations regarding the 
improvement of logistics programs for the Department of Defense and 
Federal Agencies.
  Over the course of Admiral Archer's exemplary career he has earned 
several personal awards, including the Defense Superior Service Medal, 
four Legions of Merit and four Meritorious Service Medals, one of which 
was awarded to him by Naval Forces Central Command for providing 
logistics support during Battle Force Zulu, Operation Desert Storm.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to join me in congratulating Raymond 
Archer on his retirement as it marks the completion of a distinguished 
career by an honorable officer. Thank you, Raymond, for your superior 
service to the U.S. Navy and to this Nation.

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