back March 24, 2005 Ryan’s Chief of Staff Being Deployed in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom JANESVILLE – Congressman Paul Ryan announced that his Chief of Staff, Andrew Speth, who serves as a U.S. Air Force Reservist with the 440th Air Lift Wing in the 34th Aerial Port Squadron based out of General Mitchell Air Reserve Station in Milwaukee, is being activated in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Senior Airman Speth’s orders are for one year, and he will depart next month to fulfill this duty. Joyce Meyer of Franklin, Wisconsin who heads the Washington office, will serve as Ryan’s Chief of Staff during Speth’s year-long absence from the office. In addition, Hartland, Wisconsin native Danyell Tremmel will continue serving as Ryan’s District Director, while taking on added responsibilities. “All of us are extremely proud of Andy for his dedication to our country and his commitment to a cause greater than self,” Ryan said. “When he enlisted a few years ago, he did so because he felt the need to serve our nation and help protect our freedom through the Armed Forces. Today as he prepares for deployment, he remains committed to this goal. I’m honored to count him as a good friend as well as a coworker, and he and his family and all our troops will be in our prayers throughout the year ahead.”  “I am grateful for the opportunity to pay the debt I owe to all other veterans and their families for the sacrifices they made to protect our liberty, security and prosperity. Although I will greatly miss my wife and children, I look forward to putting my Air Force training into practice in service to my country,” Speth said.   Print Contact: Kate Matus (202) 226-7326