Introduced in House
Praising the efforts of United States Combat Search and Rescue teams in the recovery of two United States Air Force Airmen who ejected over Iran.
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That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the heroic actions of the United States Armed Forces and intelligence personnel who executed the high-risk recovery of downed American aviators in hostile territory; (2) recognizes the extreme physical and mental endurance of the aviators, who successfully evaded Iranian-backed forces for over 24 hours in rugged mountainous terrain; (3) honors the tactical proficiency of the rescue teams, who braved adverse weather and active enemy pursuit to ensure that no service member was left behind; (4) applauds the seamless coordination between joint force components that enabled the rapid localization and extraction of an isolated personnel member; (5) affirms that the daring rescue reinforces the United States unwavering commitment to the recovery of its personnel, regardless of the complexity or danger of the environment; (6) highlights the superior training and technological edge of the United States military that allowed for a successful extraction under the nose of aggressive foreign actors; (7) expresses the profound gratitude of the American people to the pilots, maintainers, and Special Operations forces involved in this mission; and (8) declares that the success of this mission stands as a testament to the courage and readiness of the American warfighter.