A concurrent resolution recognizing the soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve, who were killed or wounded in their barracks by an Iraqi SCUD missile attack in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the attack.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 25, 2016)
Recognizes the sacrifice and dedicated service of Pennsylvanians during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.
Honors: (1) the 13 soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve who were killed in action on February 25, 1991, in the attack on Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; and (2) the 43 soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve who were wounded during the attack.
Pledges the support of the House of Representatives to the families of these soldiers.
Encourages the people of the United States to commemorate the role and contribution of Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvania-based units of the Army National Guard, the Army Reserve, the Marine Corps Reserve, the Navy Reserve, the Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve who supported Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.
What just happenedFeb 25, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1060-1061)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 25, 2016
- Feb 25, 2016IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1060-1061)
Armed Services Committee - Feb 25, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate