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S.Res.185 / 106th Congress

A resolution recognizing and commending the personnel of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for their participation and efforts in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) Operation Allied Force in the Balkan Region.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 24, 1999

Commends the men and women of the Air Armament Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for their contributions to the unqualified success of Operation Allied Force. Recognizes that their efforts helped the National Atlantic Treaty Organization conduct the air war with devastating effect on our adversaries, entirely without American casualties in the air combat operations.Expresses deep gratitude for the sacrifices made by those men and women and their families in their support of American efforts in Operation Allied Force.Commits to maintaining the technological superiority of American air armament as a critical component of our Nation's capability to conduct and prevail in warfare while minimizing casualties.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] · D–FL

Committees

  • Armed Services Committee
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  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  3. Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14047)

  4. Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14047)

  5. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

  6. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11442)

  7. Introduced in Senate

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