This House resolution recognizes and honors Gulf War–era service and marks the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. It lists major U.S. military actions since 1990, including Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, the 2011 operation that killed Osama bin Laden, and Operation Inherent Resolve. The resolution notes the August 30, 2021, completion of the Afghanistan withdrawal and the killing of 13 service members in a terrorist attack on August 26, 2021. It also cites a September 2023 figure that about 8,400,000 veterans (about 43 percent of living veterans) served during the Gulf war era. The resolution concludes by: (1) recognizing Gulf war veterans and their dedication, (2) honoring the sacrifice of U.S. forces and allies who served in the Gulf wars, (3) recognizing the 5th anniversary of the Afghanistan evacuation, and (4) reaffirming Congress's commitment to honoring Gulf war veterans.
The text expresses the House's formal recognition and respect for Gulf war–era veterans and marks an anniversary. The resolution does not describe changes to laws, benefits, or programs. No publicly available information on any new rights or obligations is included in the text.
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Supporters frame the resolution as honoring millions of Gulf war–era veterans, recognizing major military operations and sacrifices, commemorating the Afghanistan withdrawal anniversary, and reaffirming Congress's commitment to honoring veterans.
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