119-hres591

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 591 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 591

 A resolution congratulating the members of the 509th and 131st Bomb 
 Wings for successfully completing Operation Midnight Hammer.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 July 17, 2025

Mr. Alford (for himself, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Tony Gonzales 
of Texas, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. Graves, and Mr. Ciscomani) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed 
 Services

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 RESOLUTION

 A resolution congratulating the members of the 509th and 131st Bomb 
 Wings for successfully completing Operation Midnight Hammer.

Whereas the 509th Bomb Wing has an illustrious history of carrying out among the 
 most critical, dangerous, and important missions of the United States 
 Armed Forces, including the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the 
 conduct of the first strikes in Afghanistan following the terrorist 
 attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001;
Whereas the 131st Bomb Wing began as an observation squadron using biplanes and 
 has grown into the most lethal bomb wing of the Air National Guard, 
 partaking in historic flights such as the Charles Lindbergh ``Spirit of 
 St. Louis'' flight as well as in combat actions against enemies of the 
 United States spanning decades;
Whereas the Iranian regime refused to allow international observers to conduct 
 proper oversight of nuclear facilities in Iran and continued to 
 illicitly enrich nuclear weapon-grade uranium;
Whereas, when the President required the most lethal and capable bomb wings to 
 deliver a decisive blow for international peace through Operation 
 Midnight Hammer, the President called upon the members of the Armed 
 Forces stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base in Johnston County, 
 Missouri;
Whereas, because such members train at, operate at, and maintain the highest 
 level of proficiency, such members were able to successfully complete 
 Operation Midnight Hammer on extremely short notice;
Whereas, in conducting Operation Midnight Hammer, the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings 
 departed from Knob Nobster, Missouri, in secrecy and delivered the tip 
 of the spear to the heart of an illegal nuclear weapons program;
Whereas, in conducting Operation Midnight Hammer, the brave B-2 pilots of the 
 509th and 131st Bomb Wings flew for 36 hours, refueled mid-air on dozens 
 of occasions, and still performed with incredible precision in 
 delivering payloads; and
Whereas the deployment of 125 different aircraft and outstanding coordination 
 with the Department of the Navy and the Marine Corps enabled the success 
 of Operation Midnight Hammer, landing a critical blow to the illicit 
 nuclear weapons program of Iran: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) congratulates the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings for their 
 incredible service in Operation Midnight Hammer; and

    (2) recognizes the critical nature of ensuring soldiers, 
 sailors, marines, airmen, and coast guardsmen remain always 
 ready to answer the call of the American people.
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