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July 6, 2008

Carney now commander

Congressman, who had been a lieutenant commander in Navy Reserves, promoted.

SHERRY LONG slong@timesleader.com

U.S. Rep. Chris Carney, D-Dimock Township, was promoted to the rank of commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves this week.

That’s a step up from his former rank of lieutenant commander.

He will “pin-on” his new rank late next spring. He’s one of only 34 reserve intelligence officers to receive this promotion.

“I am extremely honored and humbled to receive this promotion,” said the congressman who represents the 10th District. “As someone that has dedicated his life to service, I was thrilled to see my name on the promotion list.”

He enlisted in the Navy Reserves in 1995 as an ensign and later activated for Operations Southern Watch, Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom.

The first-term representative will face Republican challenger Chris Hackett in the November election.

Carney serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Committee on Homeland Security.

Carney and Republican Congressman Mark Kirk, of Illinois, also in the Navy Reserves, are the only two members of Congress currently serving in the reserves.

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