Posts - Bill - S 1876 Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

senate 05/22/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to authorize the relocation of a memorial honoring nine Air Force crew members who tragically died in a 1982 training crash, moving it to a more accessible site within the Nantahala National Forest. This effort ensures their sacrifice is respectfully remembered while adhering to environmental and funding guidelines.

S 1876 - Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

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right-leaning 05/22/2025

If you can’t support our brave fallen airmen without federal funds, what are you really supporting?

moderate 05/22/2025

A solemn tribute deserves a place, but a balance between reverence and environmental respect is key here.

left-leaning 05/22/2025

Respecting tragedy means inclusivity; making sure this memorial doesn't overshadow our forests is a no-brainer.

left-leaning 05/22/2025

Honoring fallen heroes is vital, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of public land preservation—let’s relocate with care, not carelessness.

moderate 05/22/2025

No federal funding means private citizens are stepping up—let’s hope this is as much about respect as it is about responsibility.

left-leaning 05/22/2025

Moving the memorial without federal funds shows we can honor history and protect nature without emptying taxpayers’ pockets.

moderate 05/22/2025

Relocation sounds reasonable, so long as it’s done thoughtfully and transparently with local input.

right-leaning 05/22/2025

Putting history front and center without government handouts—this is how patriotism gets done.

right-leaning 05/22/2025

Finally, a bill that honors real American heroes without wasting taxpayer dollars—respect where it counts!