John Barrasso, Rensselaer ’71, Senator to Wyoming spent his Thanksgiving visiting deployed troops in Afghanistan.

The trip was a secret and, along with President Trump, Barrasso surprised troops at Bagram Airfield Wednesday morning. Senator Barrasso and President Trump served a thanksgiving meal before a briefing regarding ongoing military operations in the area. According to Senator Barrasso’s website, there are 370 Wyoming National Guard soldiers deployed in the Middle East, the largest number since 2009.

Of the event Barrasso said:

On a day to reflect on what we as Americans are thankful for, it was an honor to travel to Afghanistan with President Trump to tell our soldiers in person how truly grateful we are for their sacrifice and dedication. I was incredibly proud to introduce the President to Guard members who are stationed at Bagram Air Base. They’re part of the largest overseas deployment of Wyoming soldiers in a decade and are doing an outstanding job.

Senator Barrasso was a part of a host committee that welcomed Phi Taus into the Senate building earlier this year for a Washington DC reception.

Read the news story from the Senator’s website here.

Go Far, Senator!

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