The resolution urges the United States Congress to adopt Section 143 of House Bill 3838 from the 119th Congress, which aims to protect the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft fleet from early retirement. The Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan, which has been operational since 1917 and houses the 127th Wing, is set to experience a significant transition as the U.S. Air Force plans to retire its A-10 aircraft in fiscal year 2026, ahead of the arrival of replacement F-15EX fighters in 2028. This accelerated divestment could create a gap in fighter mission capabilities and jeopardize workforce readiness, as skilled personnel may be reassigned.

Section 143 of House Bill 3838 seeks to limit the Secretary of the Air Force's ability to retire A-10 aircraft below a specified inventory and mandates briefings to Congress regarding the status and divestment plans for the A-10 fleet. The resolution emphasizes that retaining the A-10s until the new aircraft arrive is crucial for maintaining operational continuity and fighter capacity during a period of global instability. The resolution calls for copies to be sent to key congressional leaders and Michigan's congressional delegation to advocate for this legislative protection.