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III
116TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
S. RES. 666
Honoring the faithful and unwavering service of Civil Air Transport and
Air America to the United States.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
AUGUST 4, 2020
Mr. CASSIDY (for himself and Mr. RUBIO) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence
RESOLUTION
Honoring the faithful and unwavering service of Civil Air
Transport and Air America to the United States.
Whereas, over the course of 4 decades, the courage, dedica-
tion to duty, superior airmanship, and sacrifice of the
men and women of Civil Air Transport and Air America
set high standards for future covert air operations;
Whereas, during the Cold War, aircrews and ground per-
sonnel of Civil Air Transport and Air America gave self-
lessly in service to the worldwide battle against com-
munist oppression;
Whereas, across multiple active military theaters from the
Far East to Southeast Asia, the legendary men and
women of Civil Air Transport and Air America served he-
roically, and many of those men and women gave their
lives in the defense of freedom;
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Whereas, often at great personal risk of enemy ground fire
and possible capture, Air America acted quickly and deci-
sively to conduct search and rescue operations to recover
downed aviators in trouble, always fully embodying the
‘‘Airman’s Creed’’; and
Whereas the individuals of Air America performed these
search and rescue operations despite often outdated
equipment, hazardous terrain, dangerous weather, and
the bureaucracy of their own governments: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) recognizes the skill, bravery and loyalty of
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veterans of Civil Air Transport and Air America;
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and
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(2) honors the sacrifices of veterans of Civil Air
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Transport and Air America to defend freedom and
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protect the United States.
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