SOUND OF A HARRIER

On 2026-06-09, Representative Donald G. Davis (D-NC-1) delivered a floor speech titled "SOUND OF A HARRIER" in the House.

SOUND OF A HARRIER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H4004] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SOUND OF A HARRIER (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, for generations, the sound of a Harrier over eastern North Carolina meant one thing: Marines were ready. As Marine Attack Squadron 223, the Bulldogs, completed a Harrier sundown ceremony, the final operational flight of the AV-8B Harrier II, at Cherry Point on June 3, we honor decades of service, sacrifice, and excellence. The aircraft made history, but the marines behind it built the legacy. To every Bulldog who wore the patch, turned a wrench, launched a mission, or brought a Harrier safely home, I thank them. Their service is forever part of Cherry Point, eastern North Carolina, and Marine Corps history. ____________________