Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today legislation authored by Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) honoring America’s top fighter pilots heads to the White House for the President’s signature.  The measure, H.R. 685, the American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act, will award American Fighter Aces with Congress’ highest recognition, the Congressional Gold Medal.

“I am honored that ahead of Memorial Day, Congress acted quickly and in a bipartisan manner to honor the heroism, service, and sacrifice of all American Fighter Aces with the Congressional Gold Medal.  I can think of no group more deserving of Congress’ highest recognition than this elite group of fighter pilots,” said Johnson and veteran fighter pilot. 

To learn more about the bill, click here.

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