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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHONORING COLONEL CHARLES L. DECKER UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED
STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
HON. PABLO JOSE HERNANDEZ
of puerto rico
in the house of representatives
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Mr. HERNANDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Colonel Charles L. Decker as he retires from the United States Army after a distinguished military career. Colonel Decker served as the inaugural Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District, and I want to thank him for taking on this mission during a time of transition and growth for the district's operations in our region.
professionalism and dedication. His education, including a Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University, prepared him well for the duties he faithfully executed. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer and a Project Management Institute certified Project Management Professional.
to service. His education and training, spanning the Naval Civil Engineer Corps Officer School, the Command and General Staff Officer Course, Airborne training, and the Special Warfare Center and School, demonstrates his dedication to professional development. His military decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster and the Army Commendation Medal with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, illustrate his contributions to his organization and his peers.
established operation, and he has managed that transition with competence and professionalism. We are grateful for his willingness to serve in this capacity and for the leadership he has provided to the organization.
he enters this next chapter of his life. We thank him for his service to our country and for answering the call to lead the Caribbean District during its formative years. I extend my best wishes to him and to his family.