Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro), member of the House Armed Services Committee, has returned from an official visit to Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.

“Over the last week, I had the honor of being invited to attend a small congressional delegation visit to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan,” Stefanik said on her return.

“As a Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the Representative to Congress for the Fort Drum community, this trip was essential to gain a personal perspective of the circumstances under which so many of our brave soldiers from Fort Drum have served abroad,” she said.

She said the congressional delegation met with several dignitaries, including King Abdullah II of Jordan, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, and Iraqi President Fuad Masum.

“Our nation and our world face enormous threats right now and this trip was a historic opportunity to hear from our service men and women on the ground about real issues related to the readiness of our armed forces and the tools they need to keep our country safe,” she said.