[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12291]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING CAPTAIN TODD FLANNERY'S TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS 
    COUNTRY AND HIS HONORABLE RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES NAVY

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2017

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Captain Todd Flannery on his retirement from the United States Navy 
after 28 years of faithful service to our country. An esteemed and 
respected member of the U.S. Navy, Captain Flannery most recently 
served as the Director of the Navy's U.S. House of Representatives 
Liaison Office. In this capacity, he oversaw and led countless 
congressional and staff delegations to naval installations throughout 
the United States and the world. These trips helped members and their 
staffs achieve a greater understanding of the issues facing our Navy 
and its sailors from all over the world.
  CAPT Flannery's distinguished career began at the United States Naval 
Academy where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science. He 
would later go on to earn his ``wings of gold'' and qualify as a Naval 
Aviator in 1990. CAPT Flannery accumulated 2,770 flight hours in the 
SH-3H, SH-60F, HH-60H, MH-60S, and the MH-53E. He commanded the 2515th 
Naval Air Ambulance Detachment, Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 
FIFTEEN, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron FIFTEEN, and 
Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic.
  On shore duty, CAPT Flannery completed high-profile jobs within the 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's office, Flag Aide to the 
Director of Air Warfare, and as a community detailer at the Navy's 
Personnel Command.
  CAPT Flannery's awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, 
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal 
(with individual action), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Marine 
Corps Commendation Medal (five awards including one Combat 
Distinguishing Device), Army Commendation Medal and other personal, 
campaign, and service ribbons.
  As CAPT Flannery embarks on a new chapter in life, it is my hope that 
he may recall, with a deep sense of pride and accomplishment, the 
outstanding contributions he has made to the United States Navy. I 
would like to send him my best wishes for continued success in his 
future endeavors.

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