[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 20043-20044]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO NAVY COMMANDER DAVID ASJES

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 22, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Navy Commander 
David Asjes of

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Ames, Iowa as a recipient of a Bronze Star Medal for his heroic 
achievements during combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi 
Freedom. The Bronze Star, the Department of Defense's fourth highest 
award given, is awarded to individuals for bravery, heroism, and 
meritorious service.
  Commander Asjes earned the Bronze Star as a military personnel 
assigned individually for his expertise in coordinating air combat 
operations, organizing ground units and executing tactical air 
operations. Commander Asjes served in Iraq from October 13, 2007 to 
April 2, 2008. He has honorably served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years.
  Commander Asjes' sacrifices, heroism and hard work illustrate the 
compassion and professionalism of America's troops. I commend Navy 
Commander David Asjes' courageousness and service to our great nation 
and consider it an honor to represent Commander Asjes and his family in 
the United States Congress. I know my colleagues join me in wishing him 
the best in his future service to our country.

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