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HR 202

Memorials, Recognition - 105th Attack Squadron, 105th anniversary -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Tennessee’s House honors the 105 Attack Squadron for a century of diverse service across combat, humanitarian missions, and recent MQ-9 and satellite capabilities, with ceremonial

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Bill Summary · HR 202

Summary of House Resolution 202 (HR 202), Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Note: This summary covers a House Resolution (not a bill) honoring a military unit. It is a commemorative measure expressing recognition rather than establishing new law or spending.

What the resolution does (main purpose)

  • Honors and commends the 105 Attack Squadron, Tennessee Air National Guard, on the occasion of its 105th anniversary.
  • Documents the unit’s historical lineage, notable achievements, and impact in military operations and humanitarian missions.
  • Requests that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.

Key provisions and content

  • Traditional commemorative language praising:
    • The 105 Attack Squadron’s long history dating back to World War I and its present role in the Tennessee Air National Guard.
    • Service during World War II and postwar activities, including various aircraft eras and designations (notably the transition from C-130H to MQ-9 Reaper).
    • The squadron’s broad mission history, including combat, reconnaissance, observation, and humanitarian support.
    • Specific operations and missions the unit supported or participated in, such as:
    • Berlin and Cuban Missile Crises
    • Vietnam War
    • DESERT SHIELD, DESERT STORM, VOLANT OAK, NOBLE EAGLE, ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, and other named operations
    • International and domestic deployments and training roles, including global locations (Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, etc.) and training foreign pilots.
    • Humanitarian relief efforts in the wake of hurricanes Rita and Katrina (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi) and Haiti earthquake response (Operation Unified Response, 2011).
    • 2012 transition to Air Combat Command and renaming to the 105 Attack Squadron, associated with the MQ-9 Reaper.
    • Notable recent milestones:
    • 2023: First MQ-9 flight in the Bilateral BALIKITAN exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
    • 2024: First Satellite Launch and Recovery exercise in Tennessee, highlighting Agile Combat Employment capabilities.
  • Recognition of the unit as “Old Hickory Squadron” with historical ties to Andrew Jackson symbolism.

Who or what is affected

  • The primary effect is ceremonial and symbolic recognition by the Tennessee House of Representatives.
  • The resolution acknowledges the service of members of the 105 Attack Squadron, Tennessee Air National Guard, and serves to publicly commend them.
  • No changes to law, funding, or administrative authority are enacted by this resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Speaker/Introduction: Filed for introduction on April 20, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Representative Lamberth (main sponsor) with a co-sponsor (William Lamberth listed as co-sponsor).
  • As a resolution, it would typically be presented to the unit or its representatives and may be accompanied by an official copy of the resolution.

Plain-language takeaway

HR 202 is a formal salute by Tennessee’s House of Representatives to the 105 Attack Squadron, honoring a century of service, transition through multiple aircraft and missions, and notable recent achievements in both combat and humanitarian roles. It expresses gratitude and appreciation without imposing new requirements or financial obligations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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