[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 44 (Thursday, March 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E561]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE USAF AIR COMMANDO 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                              HON. JAY KIM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, March 9, 1995
  Mr. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my sincere 
congratulations to the Air Commandos of World War II, which celebrated 
its 50th anniversary in October 1994. The Air Commandos were originally 
founded by Col. Phil Cochran, who was forever immortalized by Milton 
Caniff in his Terry and the Pirates cartoon as Steve Canyon.
  This organization represents the heart and soul of what our Armed 
Forces are all about. Through unfaltering dedication and spirit, the 
men of the Air Commandos of World War II set the standard for today's 
U.S. Air Force [USAF] special operations units. Their fearless giving 
of themselves for the good of the United States during World War II is 
a testament to the intestinal fortitude they have displayed over these 
50 years in keeping the memory of their fallen companions alive.
  This dedication to protecting U.S. interests abroad, no matter what 
the cost, are best exemplified by the motto--Please be assured that we 
will go with your boys any place, any time, anywhere--which has become 
the motto of the USAF special operations groups today. I extend a heart 
felt gratitude to these men for their efforts and hope that their 
tradition carries on for years to come.




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