February 7, 2011 ***For Immediate Release*** Baucus, Tester: Time to Pass Our Bill Honoring Nation's First Special Forces Unit Senators Update Growing List of Co-Sponsors, Highlight Heroes (US Senate) - Montana's US Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester announced today that 15 Senators and 24 Representatives have signed on to their bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force. The Baucus-Tester bill has also been endorsed by John F. Mulholland, Jr., the Commander of the US Army's Special Operations. Read more ONLINE HERE. "The First Special Service Force was created right here in Montana and paved the way for the highly elite special operations forces that continue to defend our freedom around the globe. I'm pleased to see the momentum gathering behind recognizing the heroes of the First Special Service Force. Now is the time make sure these trailblazers get the thanks they deserve," said Baucus. "From the beginning, our Special F! orces have taken on this country's toughest missions to protect our families and freedoms," Tester said. "These heroes got their start in Montana and they have earned their place in history. This honor is a small, but important way to express our gratitude." The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor Congress can bestow. The First Special Service Force was created during WWII and based at Ft. Harrison in Helena. This group helped to pave the way for the creation of the nation's elite Special ...
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