Recognizing Commander Doyle Flannery

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Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Commander Doyle Flannery on his retirement from the United States Navy after 23 years of faithful service to our country. CDR Flannery's retirement also marks the end of 72 years of Flannery family service to the United States Navy and our country. An esteemed and respected member of the U.S. Navy, Commander Flannery most recently served as a Joint Operations Planner for North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command. In this capacity, he was responsible for the Commander, United States Northern Command Theater Posture Plan, which documents forces, infrastructure, and agreements required to execute the NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions.

Whereas, CDR Flannery's distinguished career began at the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College where he earned a degree in Marine Transportation and a USCG License as a Third Mate (Unlimited). He would later go on to earn his ``wings of gold'' and qualify as a Naval Aviator in July 2002. CDR Flannery accumulated 2,500 flight hours in the SH-608 and MH-60R. He served in Helicopter Anti- Submarine Squadron (Light) FOUR THREE, USS Dubuque (LPD 8), and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FOUR SIX.

Whereas, On shore duty, Commander Flannery completed high profile jobs including as a Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor Pilot Helicopter in Maritime Strike Squadron FOUR ONE, Aircrew Systems Requirements Officer on the Chief of Naval Operations Staff, Air Warfare Directorate, and as an International Project Manager for the Biological Threat Reduction Program assigned to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Whereas, CDR Flannerys awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal and other personal, campaign, and service ribbons.

Proclaimed, that as CDR 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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