Political Quotes

“I rise today to honor a great American military leader from Nebraska, Colonel Randall L. Koehlmoos, U.S. Army. Colonel Koehlmoos died in Jakarta, Indonesia, where he was the Chief of the Office of Defense Cooperation at our U.S. Embassy. Officers in the U.S. Army have many roles. We most often recognize those who lead soldiers in combat. Others are assigned to protecting and promoting vital American interests throughout the world. During a notable career, Colonel Koehlmoos served with equal skill and commitment in both roles. His life of public service began early when a high school art teacher invited him to attend a National Guard drill. Randy was hooked. After joining the Nebraska Army National Guard, he attended the University of Nebraska and earned an officer's commission through the ROTC program. He spent much of his early career with the famed 82nd Airborne Division, where he became a master parachutist with over 100 jumps. He led a platoon during the 1991 gulf war and later a company during NATO operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The diplomatic side of the colonel's career emerged in the 1990s. Not satisfied with what many consider easy assignments in U.S. Embassies, he immersed himself in history, culture, and language. He would become fluent in four foreign languages and attend the Pakistan Army Staff College.…”