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Congressmen Introduce Legislation to Establish Iranian Campaign Medal

Strategic Insights

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US Congressmen Mark Alford (MO-04) and Tony Gonzales (TX-23) have introduced the Iranian Campaign Medal Act, which authorizes the establishment of a US military decoration to recognize service members who served in direct support of Operation Midnight Hammer in Iran. The operation, authorized by President Trump in June 2025, successfully targeted three Iranian nuclear sites, and the legislation aims to honor the contributions of airmen, maintenance personnel, and other support staff involved in the mission.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Iranian Campaign Medal Act authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish and award a US military decoration to service members who served in direct support of Operation Midnight Hammer.
  • The legislation recognizes the contributions of over 125 U.S. aircraft, including dozens of aerial refueling tankers, a guided missile submarine, and approximately 75 precision-guided munitions.
  • The operation was executed by 14 American pilots flying seven B-2 bombers out of Whiteman AFB, and supported by maintenance, planning, operational, and support personnel.
  • The legislation is sponsored by Representatives Mark Alford (MO-04) and Tony Gonzales (TX-23), with original co-sponsors including Representatives Sam Graves (R-MO), Pat Fallon (R-TX), August Pfluger (R-TX), Zach Nunn (R-IA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Frank Lucas (R-OK), Mike Simpson (R-ID), Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Mike Lawler (R-NY), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), and Rob Bresnahan (R-PA).
  • The operation was authorized by President Trump in June 2025, and successfully targeted three Iranian nuclear sites: Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan.

Statistics:

  • 14 American pilots flew in the operation, flying 7 B-2 bombers out of Whiteman AFB.
  • Over 125 U.S. aircraft participated in the operation, including dozens of aerial refueling tankers.
  • The operation used approximately 75 precision-guided munitions.
  • 20 U.S. Representatives have sponsored the legislation as original co-sponsors.

Sources:

  • "Congressmen Alford and Gonzales Introduce Iranian Campaign Medal Act" by United States House of Representatives.
  • "Background on Operation Midnight Hammer" by United States House of Representatives.

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