[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13462]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING BRIGADIER GENERAL DAVID T. BUCKALEW

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                          HON. EVAN H. JENKINS

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 31, 2015

  Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
service of Brigadier General David T. Buckalew of the West Virginia 
National Guard. General Buckalew has served in the West Virginia Air 
National Guard for more than 40 years, having enlisted in the Guard's 
130th Airlift Wing in Charleston, West Virginia in December 1971. After 
completing his education at West Virginia State University and the 
Academy of Military Science, General Buckalew returned to West Virginia 
in December 1983 to serve as a logistics plans officer for the 130th 
Airlift Wing.
  General Buckalew continued to serve honorably and was promoted 
regularly, advancing to the position of Director of Joint Staff in 
2011. He has received numerous awards and decorations for his service 
to our country, including the distinguished Meritorious Service Medal 
with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters.
  I know the servicemen and women of the West Virginia Air National 
Guard have been inspired by General Buckalew's character and his 
commitment to service, and they will miss General Buckalew's presence 
and tremendous leadership. However, I am certain that the lessons and 
inspiration that he has bestowed on Guardsmen will continue to have a 
positive impact on their service to our nation and West Virginia.
  General Buckalew is one of West Virginia's finest Mountaineers, and I 
along with many others wish him well in his retirement. Godspeed, 
General.

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