[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1340 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1340

  Recognizing the 358th Fighter Group for its outstanding service and 
  bravery during World War II and commending its successor, the 122nd 
   Fighter Wing, for continuing its legacy of excellence in service.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 14, 2008

 Mr. Souder submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                    the Committee on Armed Services

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the 358th Fighter Group for its outstanding service and 
  bravery during World War II and commending its successor, the 122nd 
   Fighter Wing, for continuing its legacy of excellence in service.

Whereas the 358th Fighter Group, also known as the Orange Tail, was activated on 
        January 1, 1943;
Whereas in April 1944, the 358th Fighter Group was instrumental in the 
        preparation for the invasion of Normandy;
Whereas 4 Distinguished Unit Citations (DUCs) were awarded to the Orange Tail;
Whereas the first DUC earned was for assisting the 7th Army and defending Allied 
        airfields during an intense German air invasion during December 1944 and 
        January 1945;
Whereas the second DUC was earned for actions that prevented the March 1945 
        evacuation of German military forces;
Whereas the third DUC was awarded for attacking air fields, assisting Allied 
        armies, and destroying significant German transportation equipment;
Whereas the fourth DUC was given by the French in gratitude for liberation;
Whereas the 358th Fighter Group displayed utmost determination, bravery, and 
        conducted many acts of courage and skill;
Whereas the 358th Fighter Group was inactivated in 1945 and recreated as the 
        122nd Fighter Wing in 1946 as part of the Indiana Air National Guard, 
        now located in Fort Wayne, Indiana;
Whereas the 122nd Fighter Wing has continued the 358th Fighter Group's honorable 
        legacy, and has been deployed in the Berlin crisis, Operation Desert 
        Storm, Operation Northern Watch, Operation Southern Watch, and the 
        Global War on Terror; and
Whereas the 122nd Fighter Wing has continued the excellent service which was 
        exemplary in the 358th Fighter Group, and has been awarded four Air 
        Force Outstanding Unit awards: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 358th 
Fighter Group for its outstanding service and bravery during World War 
II, and commends its successor, the 122nd Fighter Wing, for continuing 
its legacy of excellence in service.
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