[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4873]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO 127 ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE VETERANS

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 2, 2008

  Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize 
127 Royal Australian Air Force veterans who on April 4 will be awarded 
the United States Air Force's Air Medal by the U.S. Embassy in 
Australia for their service during the Vietnam war.
  These men bravely contributed to the tactical air mission of the 
United States Air Force in Southeast Asia between 1964 and 1972. Under 
dangerous conditions they displayed courage, dedication and resolve as 
they completed their missions.
  I also wish to thank current and retired members of our military, 
including many who served alongside these Royal Australian Air Force 
veterans, for volunteering many hours to insure that they were properly 
recognized.

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