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This resolution congratulates the 55th Wing of the United States Air Force on its 85th birthday, recognizing its long and distinguished history of military service. The resolution traces the wing's origins back to its activation in 1940 as the 55th Pursuit Group during World War II, highlighting its evolution from a fighter group to a reconnaissance unit, and its current status as a critical intelligence and operational wing. It details the wing's historical transitions, including its relocation to Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska in 1966 and its current composition of two operational groups: the 55th Operations Group and the 55th Electronic Combat Group. The resolution emphasizes the wing's significant contributions to national defense, noting its pivotal intelligence support in major armed conflicts from World War II to the Global War on Terrorism. The document formally congratulates the men and women of the 55th Wing for their distinguished service and legacy of excellence in aviation, and resolves to send a copy of the resolution to the 55th Wing as an official acknowledgment of their achievements.

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