[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 699 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 699

 Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice 
     of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 30, 2009

 Mr. Graves (for himself, Mr. Luetkemeyer, Mrs. Emerson, Mr. Moore of 
     Kansas, Ms. Jenkins, and Mr. Cleaver) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice 
     of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard.

Whereas the 139th Airlift Wing (AW), Air National Guard has its roots in the 
        formation of the 180th Bombardment Squadron (Light), which was one of 
        the first federally recognized Air National Guard units in the United 
        States;
Whereas the 180th Bombardment Squadron deployed in support of the Korean War in 
        December 1951;
Whereas in 1976 the unit was redesignated as the 139th Tactical Airlift Group 
        (TAG);
Whereas in 1990 the 139th TAG assisted in troop deployment during Operation 
        Desert Storm;
Whereas in 1992 the unit was redesignated the 139th Airlift Group (AG);
Whereas between 1992 and 1996 the 139th AG supported humanitarian operations in 
        Bosnia, Sarajevo, Africa, and Haiti;
Whereas in 1995 the unit officially became known as the 139th Airlift Wing;
Whereas between 1998 and 2004, the 139th AW supported military operations 
        alongside North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces as part of 
        Operation Joint Forge in Europe;
Whereas in 2002 the 139th AW deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 
        in Afghanistan;
Whereas the 139th AW hosts the world renowned Advanced Airlift Tactics Training 
        Center (AATTC);
Whereas NATO air forces utilize the AATTC in support of training operations;
Whereas in 2008 the Headquarters United States Air Force General Officers' 
        Steering Committee approved a Total Force Integration Initiative 
        designating the AATTC a blended unit of Air National Guard, Air Force 
        Reserve, and Regular Air Force members;
Whereas in 2008 the AATTC was designated the Mobility Air Forces Tactics Center 
        of Excellence;
Whereas in 2005 the 139th AW assisted with disaster relief efforts in response 
        to Hurricane Katrina;
Whereas in December 2007 the 139th AW was enlisted to support efforts in 
        response to a devastating ice storm that struck Northwest Missouri; and
Whereas the 139th AW has a tremendous positive economic impact in Northwest 
        Missouri and Northeast Kansas, accounting for nearly 2,500 civilian and 
        military jobs: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the exemplary service and sacrifice of the 
        members of the 139th Airlift Wing and their families; and
            (2) commends the members of the 139th AW and their families 
        (and all of the other members of the Armed Forces who have 
        served, or who are currently serving, in support of United 
        States military contingency operations) for their service and 
        sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
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