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Dr. Larry Bucshon recently traveled to Afghanistan with six other members of Congress. 

“It’s one thing to attend briefings and classified updates in Washington on our operations and efforts to ensure peace around the world, but it is quite another to see it first-hand and hear from commanders and troops on the ground,” he said.

During the visit, the delegation met with General Austin Miller, Commander of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission; John Bass, the U.S. Ambassador; and Ashraf Ghani, the President of Afghanistan.

Bucshon said he saw the direct result of increased funding for troops and supplies.  He believes it’s had a positive impact.

“From the commanders of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission, down the chain of command, our men and women in uniform are the best trained fighting force in the world," he said. 

"I am honored to have met with them and been reassured that they have the personnel, training and equipment necessary to accomplish their mission. While the threat of terrorism remains constant, so will our efforts to defend against it.”

To view more photos from the trip, click here.