February 6, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 23 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF COLONEL MICHAEL ``MOSES'' THOMPSON

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2019

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement 
of Colonel Michael ``Moses'' Thompson. As a member of the United States 
Air Force, ``Moses,'' his call sign as an F-16 pilot, plans his 
retirement after 24 years of dutiful service to his country.
  With his long and successful career in a many number of leadership 
positions, Colonel Moses Thompson will officially retire in the summer 
of this year. His career began at the United States Air Force Academy 
in 1991 where he majored in Political Science and International 
Relations. He became an F-16 Pilot of the 14th Fighter Squadron, then 
joined the 79th Fighter Squadron in 1999 as Chief of Standardization 
and Evaluation. Continuing his love of flight and earnest ability to 
help others, Moses started instructing young and hopeful pilots, then 
becoming an Air Liaison and Flight Commander in Fort Benning, Georgia. 
In 2007 he received an MBA from the University of Maryland University 
College, and soon after finished another master's degree, this time 
from the United States Air Force Command and Staff College. After more 
positions in leadership as a commander in Germany and senior advisor to 
the Iraqi Ministry of Defense in Baghdad, Moses Thompson is now the 
Chief of Advanced Weapons Systems at the U.S. Air Force Headquarters 
Air Combat Command.
  After a lengthy and dedicated career, Colonel Thompson will now 
retire with his wife Ali. He has been described as a ``powerful, 
inspiration, and effective leader,'' known for his integrity and 
ability to ``make the difficult look easy.'' As previously stated, he 
has had many titles and many honorable positions, but his selfless 
action and dedicated service are what keep Americans safe. People like 
Moses are special and rare, and our country is blessed to have had him 
serve our people.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing the many 
accomplishments of Colonel Michael ``Moses'' Thompson, honoring his 
love of country and service he has given to our great nation.

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