John Kennedy actually said...

I would like to express my appreciation for the outstanding performance of the Air Reserve forces mobilized during the past year.

Would you pass this letter to the Commanding Officers of all units involved with my personal thanks for their outstanding performance.

Our main reliance now must be on the more firmly established active Army, as well as its sister services.

The Air Force is to be congratulated for the outstanding contribution to the cause of freedom made by its Reserve forces during this critica...