[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11806-11807]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL CHARLES R. 
                             ``C.R.'' DAVIS

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2014

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Lieutenant 
General Charles R. ``C.R.'' Davis upon the occasion of his retirement 
after 35 years of honorable service to our great Nation in the United 
States Air Force.
  A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, General Davis' career in the 
Air Force began in 1979 after receiving his commission through the Air 
Force Academy. Throughout his decorated career and myriad assignments 
ranging from flying test aircraft to setting acquisition plans and 
policy, General Davis' commitment to service never wavered. As a 
testament to his dedication, General Davis was a distinguished graduate 
from every school he attended, as well as a First Assignment Instructor 
Pilot. As all great leaders do, General Davis led from the front by 
setting the example that others should follow.
  In his final assignment as the Military Deputy to the Assistant 
Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, General Davis was 
responsible for the research and development, test, production, and 
modernization of all Air Force programs, an annual combined worth of 
$40 billion. Other career highlights include Senior Acquisition 
Executive for the Air Force, where

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he was responsible for the award of over 260 major contracts that 
directly preserved and enhanced over 250 mobility, fighter/attack, 
bomber, and other weapons systems and Commander, Air Armament Center 
and the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons, Air Force 
Material Command at Eglin Air Force Base in my district, where he 
oversaw the development, acquisition, testing, deployment and 
sustainment of all air-delivered weapons.
  Having flown over 3,400 hours in 53 different types of aircraft, 
General Davis has either been protecting our Nation's skies in fighter 
jets or ensuring that our Nation's skies remain protected by testing or 
procuring our Nation's latest technology. While he has had to make 
tough decisions to achieve cost savings, he also contributed to the 
Secretary of Defense's initiative to rebuild the acquisition workforce, 
resulting in 1,465 new positions. Whether instructor pilot, fighter 
pilot, test pilot, squadron commander, system program office director, 
wing commander, program executive officer, or center commander, General 
Davis always exemplified the Air Force core value of exuding excellence 
in everything he did.
  Mr. Speaker, General Davis leaves a legacy of integrity, selfless 
service, and an excellence that is unparalleled. He consistently 
conducted himself in a professional manner, which brought great credit 
upon himself and the United States Air Force. His exemplary character 
and years of service has helped shape Air Force acquisitions, while 
ensuring the tip of the spear is always sharp and that our Nation's Air 
Force was equipped to remain the greatest in the world. Without 
question, he concludes a career of which he and his family can be very 
proud. On behalf of the entire United States Congress, it is a 
privilege to honor the career and service of Lieutenant General C.R. 
Davis. My wife Vicki and I congratulate him and wish him, his wife 
Susan, and their family all the best.

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