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“RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF ROBERT ALLAN SMITH” mentioning Mark Kelly was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E420 on April 19.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF ROBERT ALLAN SMITH
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HON. TRENT KELLY
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Monday, April 19, 2021
Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Robert Allan Smith. On November 12, 2020 Lieutenant Colonel Robert Allan Smith passed away. Allan served his Nation for over 45 years in the United States Air Force (USAF) and in the Department of Defense (DoD), Pentagon.
Alan was dedicated to his faith. He was a devoted member of the Fort Belvoir Community Chapel, Fort Belvoir, VA. Allan married the love of his life, Dr. Patricia Moseley. Happily, they celebrated over twenty years of joyful devotion. Allan graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and as a member of the USAF Reserve Officer Training Corps. Later he obtained a Masters of Science degree from Troy State University.
Upon his Military commissioning, he completed USAF Pilot Training, Fort Rucker, AL, and a decade later served there as a Flight Examiner, Instructor Pilot, and Academic Instructor. As a Commander for multiple Squadrons and missions worldwide, his leadership and focus on his unit personnel achieved outstanding results in rescue and medical evacuation missions. He was assigned to the Pentagon, USAF Headquarters, and upon retirement began an exemplary career as a federal civilian employee in the DoD, USAF Headquarters.
Mr. Smith is greatly missed by many Military colleagues for his dedication and significant contributions and by his Pentagon Chapel friends. Allan is survived by his devoted brother, David Smith
(Jeanne); daughters, Ms. Jenny Pechou, Ms. Ashley Smith and Mrs. Sarah Tinsley (Daniel); and cousins, Maxwell Carroll (Barbara) and Dr. Cheryl Powell (Gil). Allan loved his brothers and sisters-in-law, Mrs. Janet Sellers (David), Frank Moseley (Dr. Christine), and Jeff Moseley
(Edith); and father-in-law, Retired CMSgt James Moseley.
I join countless friends, family members, and colleagues in mourning the loss of Lieutenant Colonel Robert Smith. He was an outstanding man dedicated to family, faith, and country, and he will be deeply missed.
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