[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              77TH BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

  (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, I rise today to recognize 
the 77th birthday of the United States Air Force.
  The United States Air Force was established on September 18, 1947, 
but its beginnings can be traced back to August 1, 1907, when the U.S. 
Army Signal Corps established a small aeronautical division to handle 
all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines, and 
related subjects.
  After the U.S. involvement in World War II, the evolution of battle 
made the need for an air-specified military branch evident. For the 
past 77 years, the Air Force has patrolled the skies, protecting 
citizens here and abroad.
  Our U.S. airmen embody strength, excellence, and innovation. Their 
unwavering dedication to our country is demonstrated by their ``Aim 
High . . . Fly-Fight-Win'' motto.
  I ask my fellow colleagues to join me in recognizing the sacrifice of 
our airmen, thanking those who serve today and honoring those who have 
served.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope you will join me in wishing our U.S. Air Force a 
happy 77th birthday.

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