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VA SR80
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Emily Brewer
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AI Summary
- Honors Lieutenant Colonel Richard Grover Vaught, USAF, Ret., who died on November 8, 2025, after a 25-year military career as an air mobility expert
- Served as primary worldwide war planner for Air Mobility Command, coordinating airlift for Operation Just Cause in Panama and building the air bridge for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, one of the largest troop movements in U.S. history
- Named Field Grade Officer of the Year after the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing response, becoming the only Air Force officer selected as officer of the year at both company grade and field grade levels
- Held NATO positions including U.S. representative to the NATO Infrastructure Committee and executive officer with NATO's International Military Staff until retirement on November 30, 2005
- Received numerous decorations including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal
Legislative Description
Celebrating the life of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Grover Vaught, USAF, Ret.
Last Action
Agreed to by Senate
3/5/2026
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