September 26, 2025
Mr. Arrington submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
Recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the TORQE 62 crash in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
Whereas, on October 2, 2015, a C–130J Super Hercules with call-sign TORQE 62, crashed on departure from Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan;
Whereas 6 United States Air Force service members and 5 civilian contractors lost their lives as a result of the crash;
Whereas the Airmen and civilian contractors were serving in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel;
Whereas the service members include—
(1)
Captain Jonathan J. Golden, 33;
(2)
Captain Jordan B. Pierson, 28;
(3)
Staff Sergeant Ryan D. Hammond, 26;
(4)
Senior Airman Quinn L. Johnson-Harris, 21;
(5)
Senior Airman Nathan C. Sartain, 29; and
(6)
Airman 1st Class Kcey E. Ruiz, 21;
Whereas the sacrifice of the TORQE 62 crew is a solemn reminder of the daily risks endured by those who wear the uniform of the United States and by the civilians who serve alongside them; and
Whereas the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, and Airmen across the force continue to honor the legacy of TORQE 62 through remembrance ceremonies, battlefield crosses, and commemorative roll calls: Now, therefore, be it
Sec.
That the House of Representatives—
(1)
commemorates the lives, courage, and service of the 6 United States Airmen and 5 civilian contractors killed in the TORQE 62 crash on October 2, 2015, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan;
(2)
extends heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones and friends of the crew; and
(3)
expresses gratitude for the courage, duty and selfless service demonstrated by the crew of TORQE 62, and all those who served in Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.