Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SR121: A RESOLUTION recognizing the tremendous bravery and skill of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) of the United States Army, known as the "Night Stalkers."
Status: Passed both chambers, March 10, 2026
Recognize the tremendous bravery and skill of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) of the United States Army, known as the "Night Stalkers."
What the bill says
A resolution recognizing the tremendous bravery and skill of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) of the United States Army, known as the "Night Stalkers.".
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the tremendous bravery and skill of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) of the United States Army, known as the "Night Stalkers." WHEREAS, originally formed from attachments of the 101st Airborne Division in 1981, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and known as the "Night Stalkers," was created after years of development, training, and deployments to become the world's most elite special operations night-operating aviation force; and WHEREAS, the "Night Stalkers" received their name because of the regiment's ability to strike undetected at night and its impeccable performance around the world. This regiment is the premier night-fighting aviation force and the only special operations aviation force in the United States Army; and WHEREAS, employing heavily modified Chinook, Black Hawk, and assault and attack configurations of Little Bird helicopters and unmanned-aerial systems, the "Night Stalkers" are exceptionally well trained and ready to accomplish the toughest missions in all environments, anywhere in the world, day or night, with unparalleled precision; and WHEREAS, the unit has grown and evolved into an exceptionally considerable force with four assault battalions, a training battalion, and two unmanned-aerial-systems (drone) companies providing advanced reconnaissance and intelligence capabilities to enable the striking of targets from great distances by special operations forces on the ground; and WHEREAS, in every conflict, …
Sponsors
- Craig Richardson (R, SD-003) · primary sponsor
- Matthew Deneen (R, SD-010)
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to Senate Floor
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Subjects: Military Affairs And Civil Defense, Commendations And Recognitions, International Trade And Relations
Common questions
- What is SR121?
- SR121 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION recognizing the tremendous bravery and skill of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) of the United States Army, known as the "Night Stalkers.".
- What does SR121 do?
- In its own words: A resolution recognizing the tremendous bravery and skill of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) of the United States Army, known as the "Night Stalkers.".
- What is the status of SR121?
- Passed both chambers as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (March 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR121?
- Craig Richardson (R, SD-003), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SR121?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr121.html
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