[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11768]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO COLONEL ROBERT E. CROWLEY

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 2010

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
an individual whose dedication and contributions to our country are 
exceptional. The United States has been fortunate to have dynamic and 
devoted men and women who willingly and unselfishly dedicate their 
lives in service to our country. Colonel Robert E. Crowley is one such 
individual. Saturday, June 26, 2010, is Colonel Crowley's change of 
command ceremony at March Air Reserve Base in California, when he 
passes on his duties as Commander of the 358th Civil Affairs Brigade 
and retires from the United States Army. Colonel Crowley assumed 
command of the 358th Civil Affairs Brigade on August 9, 2008. The 
brigade, headquartered at March Air Reserve Base, California, consists 
of four Civil Affairs Battalions located in California and Arizona.
  A native of New London, Connecticut, Colonel Crowley was commissioned 
an Infantry Officer in 1982 through the University of New Hampshire 
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program and qualified as a 
Civil Affairs Officer in 1994. His previous commands include Commander, 
404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) and Chief of Civil-Military 
Operations, United States Southern Division, HQDA. His overseas 
assignments include: Iraq, Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador, Bosnia, and 
Macedonia.
  Colonel Crowley's military education includes the Infantry Officer 
Basic and Advanced Courses, the Combined Arms and Services Staff 
School, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Course, the 
Joint Combined Warfighting Course, and the National War College. Prior 
to his current assignment as the Commander of the 358th Civil Affairs 
Brigade, Colonel Crowley was assigned to the National Defense 
University in Washington, DC, where he earned a Master's of Science 
Degree in National Security Strategy and was selected distinguished 
graduate. In addition to his master's degree, Colonel Crowley holds a 
bachelor's degree in Political Science.
  Colonel Crowley's awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Defense 
Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service 
Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal 
with Oak Leaf Cluster, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Parachutist Badge, 
Air Assault Badge, and Army Staff Identification Badge.
  Colonel Crowley is the proud father of Elizabeth, Sarah, and Robert 
E. Crowley, III.
  As we look at the incredibly rich military history of our country we 
realize that this history is comprised of men, just like Colonel 
Crowley, who choose to live their lives in service to our country. He 
joins a unique brotherhood that, from the first shots at Lexington 
during our own revolution, has stood to protect us and defend the 
ideals of freedom and democracy. I know we are all grateful to Colonel 
Crowley for his lifetime of service and salute him as he retires after 
28 years of honorable service in the U.S. Army.

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