[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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