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US HR223
Resolution
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
John James
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AI Summary
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House Resolution honors Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan on its 108th anniversary, recognizing it as one of the oldest military airfields in the United States still in operation since July 1, 1917
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Commemorates the base's historical significance, including hosting the Tuskegee Airmen's 332d Fighter Group in 1943 and serving as a key security operations center for northern border protection after September 11, 2001
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Acknowledges the base's economic impact, generating hundreds of millions of dollars for surrounding Michigan communities and supporting over 4,500 jobs
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Notes the January 2024 Air Force selection of the base for twelve KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft and its role as a joint military installation housing Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard assets
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Encourages continued Department of Defense cooperation and investment in the base as a strategic facility for homeland defense and northern border security
Legislative Description
Honoring the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and the contributions of Selfridge Air National Guard Base to the military and national security of the United States.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
3/14/2025