[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 29 (Wednesday, March 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E309]
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                    TRIBUTE TO DYESS AIR FORCE BASE

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2006

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Dyess Air 
Force Base in Abilene, Texas, for becoming the first base in 4 years to 
receive an overall outstanding rating following an Air Combat Command 
Operational Readiness Inspection.
  Operational Readiness Inspections are demanding examinations of our 
Nation's combat operations. Inspections ensure expeditionary readiness 
by testing combat capabilities in stressful real-world situations. They 
allow our Nation's airmen to face deployment with increased confidence 
after practicing wartime skills at home that are executed in operations 
around the world including Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi 
Freedom.
  This outstanding rating proves that the men and women of Dyess can 
take the fight anywhere. They are the very best in the Air Force 
because they have been well-trained and are well-prepared for any task 
or any challenge they will face in expeditionary operations.

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