Bill > HRes743

This resolution supports the designation of "Operation Enduring Freedom Day" to commemorate the military service during the Afghanistan conflict that began after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The resolution provides context about the 9/11 attacks, noting that 19 al-Qaida militants hijacked four airplanes and killed nearly 3,000 people, which led President George W. Bush to launch Operation Enduring Freedom on October 7, 2001, to remove the Taliban regime and destroy Osama bin Laden's terrorist network. Over the 20-year conflict, 1,926 military personnel were killed by hostile action, 535 by nonhostile action, and 20,752 were wounded. The resolution calls for officially recognizing the bravery and sacrifices of the service members who fought in Afghanistan, their families, and those who supported the mission, both in-country and abroad. It urges the American people to observe the proposed Operation Enduring Freedom Day through ceremonies and activities that honor veterans, active military members, and their families, and emphasizes the importance of preserving the memory of this military operation and expressing gratitude to those who served.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/743/all-info