congressional_record: CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1940-2

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CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1940-2 1996-10-21 104 2     TRIBUTE TO BRIG. GEN. ALLAN W. NESS HOUSE EXTENSIONS TRIBUTETO E1940 E1940 [{"name": "David E. Bonior", "role": "speaking"}]   142 Cong. Rec. E1940 Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1940] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO BRIG. GEN. ALLAN W. NESS ______ HON. DAVID E. BONIOR of michigan in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Brig. Gen. Allan W. Ness. On November 23, 1996, he will be honored on the occasion of his retirement as commander of Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI. Brigadier General Ness' distinguished career includes a yearlong tour in Tuy Hoa, Republic of Vietnam where he flew 247 combat missions. In 1988, he was selected to attend the NATO Defense College in Rome and shortly thereafter became deputy commander for operations of the 127th Tactical Fighter Wing. The promotion to brigadier general was effective as of September 1994. General Ness has served as commander of the 127th Wing and Selfridge Air National Guard Base for 3 years. He is responsible for successfully leading Selfridge through some of its greatest challenges since the opening of the base. General Ness implemented the conversion and consolidation of the 191st Fighter Group and 127th Fighter Wing which occurred because of significant downsizing of the units at Selfridge. He diligently fought an Army recommendation to pull out of the base and maintained a high state of readiness throughout the process. Through General Ness' leadership, a nationally recognized equal opportunity diversity training program was implemented. Selfridge has led the State and Nation in developing innovative programs to monitor, mentor, and motivate their members to appreciate diversity. I commend him for his years of service to the Selfridge Air National Guard Base and the citizens of our great country. I urge my colleagues to join me in showing appreciation for a job well done by offering a final salute on the event of his retirement. ____________________

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