On the recordOctober 9, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the men and women of Little Rock Air Force Base and the surrounding communities for their 60 years of dedicated service and sacrifice to the defense of our Nation. In its long history, it has had many important missions, including reconnaissance and bombing missions, and it is now known as the C-130 capital of the world. Little Rock Air Force Base is one of the most technologically advanced and well-run military installations in the entire country. It is the tactical airlift ``Center of Excellence.'' The base builds the foundation of America's combat airlift capability and trains the world's best airlifters to ``fly, fight, and win.'' From providing lifesaving humanitarian aid to the Yazidis in Sinjar to delivering our men and women and their supplies, Little Rock Air Force Base defends freedom. ____________________
