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Charles Skelton: “Mr. Chairman, let me take this opportunity to commend some very fine airmen and women, in particular those at Whiteman…”

On the recordJune 9, 1999
Mr. Chairman, let me take this opportunity to commend some very fine airmen and women, in particular those at Whiteman Air Force Base who are flying and working on and maintaining the B-2 stealth bomber. In this conflict over Yugoslavia, they have proven themselves, both the planes as well as the young men and women who work so hard with them and flying them, they have proved themselves to be invaluable. I am proud of them. Let me say a special word of thanks and gratitude to the leader, Brigadier General Leroy Barnidge, who is the Wing Commander of the 509th bomb group at Whiteman Air Force Base. They are certainly today's heroes, and I thank them for their wonderful efforts for our country.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey
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Commending airmen and women at Whiteman Air Force Base for their service during the conflict in Yugoslavia.

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