Congratulating Lt. Commander Michael D'angelo on His Retirement

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Lieutenant Commander Michael D'Angelo on his retirement from an incredibly distinguished career with the United States Navy.

For more than 40 years, Lieutenant Commander D'Angelo has served our country with incredible dedication and honor.

Upon graduation from Morris Catholic High School in New Jersey, he pursued a history degree at Penn State University. Enlisting after his graduation from Penn State, he began his career in the Navy as a Persian-Farsi cryptologic linguist, eventually rising to rank of senior chief petty officer in 2001.

After years of hard work as a naval cryptologic officer, he attended the Naval Postgraduate School. Following graduation, he was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He then returned to central Pennsylvania and set up roots in Ebensburg with his wife and seven children, where he commanded the Navy Operational Support Center for 3 years.

Lieutenant Commander D'Angelo had the unique experience of serving alongside his son, Chief Petty Officer David D'Angelo, in Afghanistan. These men risked everything in the service of our great Nation, and we are forever grateful to the D'Angelo family.

Congratulations on your successful career and best wishes to you and your family in your next chapter.

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