[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 20, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H5708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      BEALE AIR FORCE BASE TRAGEDY

  (Mr. LaMALFA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I rise with sadness tonight.
  In northern California, Beale Air Force Base conducts very important 
reconnaissance operations. This morning, we lost one of our U-2 
aircraft as part of the mission process. Two flight members were part 
of that aircraft. Both were able to eject. One has passed away, and one 
is suffering from injuries.
  I am asking tonight that those who are watching and have heard about 
this pray for their families, pray for the healing of that one flight 
member still alive, and pray for their colleagues.
  Beale conducts very important reconnaissance missions in defense of 
our country. We are very grateful to all of them. Our hearts go out to 
the families of those two flight members.

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