[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1125]
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     RECOGNIZING THE 377TH AIR BASE WING AT KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2014

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise to 
honor the 377th Air Base Wing located at Kirtland Air Force Base in 
Albuquerque, New Mexico for their continued dedication to our nation's 
security.
  From May 28, 2014 to June 6, 2014, the Air Force Material Command and 
Defense Threat Reduction Agency Inspector General teams visited 
Kirtland AFB to evaluate the 377th Air Base Wing's ability to manage 
nuclear deterrence and global strike resources while complying with 
strict nuclear surety standards.
  Nuclear surety inspections are extremely detailed and demand the 
highest standards of performance, compliance and accountability. The IG 
teams methodically evaluated numerous scenarios, special interest items 
and conducted a formal assessment across the 377th Air Base Wing during 
their Nuclear Surety Inspection.
  Not only did the 377th Air Base Wing complete this demanding 
inspection successfully, but they received the highest nuclear surety 
inspection rating possible. The inspectors found that the Airmen of the 
377th Air Base Wing demonstrated their ability to ensure the safety, 
security and reliability of our nation's strategic deterrence 
capability, all while maintaining extremely high motivation, 
professionalism, and proficiency throughout the rigorous inspection 
process.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to personally congratulate the Airmen of 
the 377th Air Base Wing not just for their stellar completion of this 
demanding inspection, but more importantly, for the great work they do 
every day to deter our adversaries, assure our allies and protect the 
American people.

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