[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 19198]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING COL HENRY MITNAUL

 Mrs. DOLE. Mr. President, Henry Mitnaul of the U.S. Air Force 
has served as the Military Assistant in the Office of the Assistant 
Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs for the past 2 years. As 
the principal military contact for the Directors of Legislative Liaison 
of the Services, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Office of the 
Secretary of Defense, he played a critical role in ensuring that all 
defense-related legislative issues were addressed.
  During this period, Colonel Mitnaul dealt with congressional requests 
for information and was the chief coordinator for military travel 
requests. Colonel Mitnaul's expertise and experience with the 
Department's Travel Program certainly made him an invaluable asset to 
Congress, White House staff, and national security personnel. During 
his time in office, Colonel Mitnaul planned and coordinated over 650 
congressional and White House travel requests.
  I understand that Colonel Mitnaul's proficiency in the congressional 
process helped him become an admired and respected member of the 
Assistant Secretary's office. His nature and professionalism served him 
well, as he capably worked alongside Members of Congress and 
congressional staffers, executive branch officials, and those in 
private sector organizations. Colonel Mitnaul's accomplishments reflect 
highly upon himself, the U.S. Air Force, and the Office of the 
Secretary of Defense.
  I am proud that Colonel Henry Mitnaul is a fellow North Carolinian. I 
am grateful for his lengthy and distinguished career in public service, 
as I am for all who serve.

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