Bill > HRes591

This resolution congratulates the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings for their successful completion of Operation Midnight Hammer, a military operation targeting Iran's nuclear weapons program. The resolution highlights the historical significance of these bomb wings, noting the 509th Bomb Wing's previous critical missions like the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the first strikes in Afghanistan after 9/11, and the 131st Bomb Wing's evolution from a biplane observation squadron to a lethal Air National Guard unit. The operation involved B-2 pilots flying for 36 hours, conducting multiple mid-air refuelings, and precisely delivering payloads after departing from Knob Nobster, Missouri. The mission was undertaken in response to Iran's refusal to allow international nuclear facility oversight and continued uranium enrichment, and involved the deployment of 125 different aircraft with coordination from the Navy and Marine Corps. The resolution specifically commends the bomb wings for their incredible service and recognizes the importance of military personnel being prepared to respond to national needs, ultimately congratulating the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings and acknowledging the critical readiness of American military forces.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/591/all-info