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Whereas, in recent decades, the USAF and coalition partners 
of the United States have supported successful actions in 
Panama, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, 
and many other locations around the globe; 
Whereas Pacific Air Forces, along with Asia-Pacific partners 
of the United States, ensure peace and advance freedom 
from the west coast of the United States to the east coast 
of Africa and from the Arctic to the Antarctic, covering 
more than 100 million square miles and the homes of 2 
billion people in 44 countries; 
Whereas the United States Air Forces in Europe, along with 
European partners of the United States, have shaped the 
history of Europe from World War II, the Cold War, Op-
eration Deliberate Force, and Operation Allied Force to 
today’s operations, and secured stability and ensured 
freedom’s future in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia; 
Whereas, for 17 consecutive years beginning with 1990, Air-
men have been engaged in full-time combat operations 
ranging from Desert Shield to Iraqi Freedom, and have 
shown themselves to be an expeditionary air and space 
force of outstanding capability ready to fight and win 
wars of the United States when and where Airmen are 
called upon to do so; 
Whereas the USAF is steadfast in its commitment to field a 
world-class, expeditionary air force by recruiting, train-
ing, and educating its Total Force of active duty, Air Na-
tional Guard, Air Force Reserve, and civilian personnel; 
Whereas the USAF is a trustworthy steward of resources, de-
veloping and applying technology, managing professional 
acquisition programs, and maintaining exacting test, 
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evaluation, and sustainment criteria for all USAF weap-
on systems throughout such weapon systems’ life cycles; 
Whereas, when terrorists attacked the United States on Sep-
tember 11, 2001, USAF fighter and air refueling aircraft 
took to the skies to fly combat air patrols over major 
United States cities and protect families, friends, and 
neighbors of people of the United States from further at-
tack; 
Whereas, on December 7, 2005, the USAF modified its mis-
sion statement to include flying and fighting in cyber-
space and prioritized the development, maintenance, and 
sustainment of war fighting capabilities to deliver unre-
stricted access to cyberspace and defend the United 
States and its global interests; 
Whereas Airmen around the world are committed to fighting 
and winning the Global War on Terror and have flown 
more than 430,000 sorties to precisely target and engage 
insurgents who attempt to violently disrupt rebuilding in 
Iraq and Afghanistan; 
Whereas talented and dedicated Airmen will meet the future 
challenges of an ever-changing world with strength and 
resolve; 
Whereas the USAF, together with its joint partners, will con-
tinue to be the United States’ leading edge in the ongo-
ing fight to ensure the safety and security of the United 
States; and 
Whereas during the past 60 years, the USAF has repeatedly 
proved its value to the Nation, fulfilling its critical role 
in national defense, and protecting peace, liberty, and 
freedom throughout the world: Now, therefore, be it 
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress remembers, honors, and com-
mends the achievements of the United States Air Force 
in serving and defending the United States on the 60th 
anniversary of the creation of the United States Air Force 
as an independent military service. 
Æ 
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