Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act
To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to relocate a memorial honoring the 9 Air Force crew members who lost their lives in an airplane crash in the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests during a training mission on August 31, 1982, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB3584, seeks to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to move a memorial dedicated to the 9 Air Force crew members who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash in the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests on August 31, 1982. The crash occurred during a training mission. The proposed relocation aims to honor the crew members appropriately.
The bill would affect the families of the crew members, local communities, and visitors to the national forests. It ensures the memorial is placed in a fitting location to honor the sacrifices made by the crew members. The bill is currently in its early stages, having been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture on the same day, May 23, 2025.
As of now, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. Further action will depend on the committee's review and recommendations. The bill's progress will be closely watched to see how it supports the families and communities affected by this tragic event.
