[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 150 (Wednesday, September 18, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S5549]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



   Recognizing the U.S. Air Force and South Dakota Air National Guard

  Mr. President, before I close, I wish a happy 72nd birthday today to 
the U.S. Air Force, most especially to the airmen of Ellsworth Air 
Force Base in South Dakota.
  I also wish a happy birthday to the South Dakota Air National Guard, 
which celebrates the 73rd anniversary of its establishment on Friday.
  The Guard's 114th Fighter Wing recently had a change of command. Col. 
Mark Morrell assumed command from Col. Nathan Alholinna on September 7.
  I wish the Fighting Lobos continued success under its new leadership, 
and I wish Colonel Alholinna the best and thank him for his many years 
of service.
  While investing in equipment and technology that are essential to our 
Nation's defense, as always, our greatest strength is found in the men 
and women of the U.S. military. It is, first and foremost, because of 
their dedication and sacrifice that all of us live in freedom.
  I hope the men and women of Ellsworth Air Force Base and the South 
Dakota Air National Guard enjoy their celebrations this week. They are 
well deserved.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.