U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe has taken his military readiness delegation to visit with troops in Kuwait and Afghanistan. Inhofe is a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
While in Kuwait, the House and Senate members met with Lt. General Paul Funk and the leadership team of Operation Inherent Resolve. They talked about the missions in Iraq and Syria which have focused mainly on dismantling ISIS operations.
“The roundtable discussion with our military leadership about counter-ISIS operations in Iraq and Syria clearly outlined the positive steps forward we’ve made in the region,” Inhofe said. “It is clear that we’ve made real progress in partner capacity building. Yet, the discussion also underscored the importance curbing Iran’s destabilizing efforts in the region.”
Afghanistan was the other stop for the delegation. While there, the group of lawmakers met with the commander of U.S. Forces – Afghanistan General John Nicholson and U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan John Bass. Members of the 1-180th Calvary Regiment also met with Inhofe’s delegation.
Inhofe believes President Trump’s new strategy for the region is working.
“Last year, President Trump reemphasized America’s commitment to Afghanistan and the military personnel serving there in his new South Asia strategy. After speaking with service members and Gen. Nicholson, it is clear that we have made progress under the new approach, but need to remain clear-eyed about Pakistan’s continued support for the Taliban insurgency.” Inhofe said. “I appreciate the strong leadership of Gen. Nicholson and his commitment to victory in Afghanistan and to ensuring peace and stability for the Afghan people. I also valued the opportunity to spend time with members of the Oklahoma Army National Guard currently serving in Afghanistan and thank them for their service.”
