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Honoring Flying Tiger Flight 739 Soldiers on Vietnam Veterans Memorial

This act ensures that the names of 93 soldiers who died in the 1962 Flying Tiger Flight 739 crash en route to Vietnam will be added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. This officially commemorates their sacrifice, which is important for their families and national memory.
Key points
Names of 93 soldiers lost in Flying Tiger Flight 739 crash will be added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
The Secretary of Defense has one year to authorize the inclusion of the names.
The act bypasses standard monument procedures to expedite the process.
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Print number: 117_S_2571
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2021-07-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Flying Tiger Flight 739 Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2571.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Names of 93 soldiers lost in Flying Tiger Flight 739 crash will be added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
  • The Secretary of Defense has one year to authorize the inclusion of the names.
  • The act bypasses standard monument procedures to expedite the process.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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