Eastern Wisconsin’s representative in Congress has introduced a new bill that he said will correct an inequity suffered by the brave Americans who are former employees of Air America.
The so-called Air America Act, introduced by Congressman Glenn Grothman has bipartisan support and ensures the former employees of Air America receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition they have earned.
Between 1950 and 1976, a group of approximately 1,000 U.S. citizens worked for Air America, which was portrayed as a private company carrying out flight operations during the Cold War.
However, now declassified documents have revealed that Air America was wholly owned and controlled by the U.S. government – meaning these brave Americans were federal employees under the law at the time they worked.
Grothman said of the measure, “I am honored that so many of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle are joining me to support these heroes. Now is the time to properly recognize Air Americans for their service to our country.”
