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Commemorating the 71st anniversary of the creation of the "Special Air Unit" of the 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG), which became known as the Flying Tigers.

Introduced: September 21, 2012 Introduced by: Chu, Judy Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sep 21, 2012
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Sep 21, 2012
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Commemorates the 71st anniversary of the creation of the Flying Tigers and the start of their combat operations in China during World War II.

Commends the pilots and other members of the Flying Tigers who served as representatives of the American ideals of liberty, freedom, and friendship on Chinese soil.

Recognizes the Flying Tigers for their inspiring contributions to the defense of China and the United States during World War II.

What's happening now October 11, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 802: Commemorating the 71st anniversary of the creation of the "Special Air Unit" of the 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG), which became known as the Flying Tigers.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-802/
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"H. Res. 802: Commemorating the 71st anniversary of the creation of the "Special Air Unit" of the 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG), which became known as the Flying Tigers.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-802/.
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H. Res. 802, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-802/.
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