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HRES 765119th CongressIntroduced
Recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the TORQE 62 crash in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
Introduced: Sep 26, 2025
Defense & National Security
Standard Summary
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This resolution commemorates the 10-year anniversary of the TORQE 62 aircraft crash that occurred on October 2, 2015, at Jalalabad Airfield in Afghanistan. The crash resulted in the deaths of six U.S. Air Force service members and five civilian contractors who were serving in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. The resolution honors their sacrifice, extends condolences to their families, and recognizes the ongoing efforts by Air Force units to preserve their memory through ceremonies and commemorative events.
Key Points
- 1Recognizes the October 2, 2015 crash of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft (call-sign TORQE 62) departing from Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan
- 2Honors six fallen Air Force service members by name, ranging in age from 21 to 33 years old, and five civilian contractors who died in the crash
- 3Acknowledges that all personnel were serving in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan at the time
- 4Emphasizes the daily risks faced by both uniformed service members and civilian contractors serving alongside them
- 5Recognizes ongoing commemoration efforts by the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, and other Air Force units through remembrance ceremonies and memorial activities
Impact Areas
Military families and survivors: Provides official congressional recognition and condolences to families of the fallen service members and contractorsU.S. Air Force community: Formally acknowledges the sacrifice and honors the legacy of those who died in serviceVeterans and military personnel: Reinforces national recognition of risks and sacrifices made during overseas operations
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