[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 59 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H3194-H3195]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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   HONORING THE LEGACY OF THE AIR FORCE RESERVE ON ITS 7OTH BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Saturday marks the 70th 
anniversary of the Air Force Reserve.
  Since President Harry S. Truman called for the formation of the Air 
Force Reserve in 1948, it has been a critical part of our Nation's 
defense. Its mission is to provide combat-ready forces to fly, fight, 
and win.
  Operating in various locations around the world, the Air Force 
Reserve has evolved from a ``stand by'' force for emergencies into a 
major command of the Active Duty Air Force.
  The Air Force Reserve currently performs about 20 percent of the work 
of the Air Force, including traditional

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flying missions and other more specialized missions, such as weather 
reconnaissance, modular aerial firefighting, and personnel recovery.
  The Air Force Reserve is part of every Air Force core mission 
function and performs the same missions as the Active Duty partners. On 
Saturday, we will remember where the Air Force Reserve has been, where 
it is now, and where it is going.
  Great men and women have sacrificed to give all Americans a better 
tomorrow. On Saturday, we honor their legacy. Happy birthday to the Air 
Force Reserve.

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