[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E327]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE AIR FORCE RESERVE'S 75TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. AUSTIN SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 18, 2023

  Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
very significant date in the history of the national defense of our 
great Nation. On April 14th, the Air Force Reserve celebrated its 75th 
birthday. Its diamond anniversary is an occasion to reflect on the Air 
Force Reserve's proud heritage, recognize its history, and acknowledge 
its current contributions to national security as we look to the 
future.
  The legacy of the Air Force Reserve dates to the National Defense Act 
of 1916, when the need for a standby force led to the creation of the 
Federal Reserve. The Air Force Reserve was officially established on 
April 14, 1948, when President Truman transferred the Army Air Corps 
Reserve to the Air Force. Barely two years later, the Air Force Reserve 
would mobilize for the first time, activating nearly 147,000 Citizen 
Airmen during the Korean War. Since that date, the Air Force Reserve 
has provided essential capabilities and manpower in every major U.S. 
conflict and numerous smaller operations around the globe. Every day, 
Reserve Citizen Airmen are actively engaged in every Air Force mission 
set and are serving bravely and proudly to defend and protect American 
interests worldwide.
  Today, the Air Force flies in one formation. There is no distinction 
between active, guard, and reserve airmen. Our nation relies on the Air 
Force Reserve to provide strategic depth through surge capacity both at 
home and abroad. The Air Force Reserve has always been and will 
continue to be a ready now force that provides combat forces to fly, 
fight, and win.
  I am honored to have the privilege of representing the Air Force 
Reserve Command Headquarters, located at Robins Air Force Base, 
Georgia. On behalf of the House Armed Services Committee and the people 
of Georgia's Eighth Congressional District, I thank the Citizen Airmen 
of the Air Force Reserve and wish the Air Force Reserve a very happy 
75th birthday.

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