Rep. Adam Kinzinger deployed to active duty on southern border
Source: CNN
Washington (CNN)Rep. Adam Kinzinger is being deployed to the southern border with an Air Force National Guard Unit, according to a statement by his communications director.
"Earlier this week, Congressman Kinzinger was deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border with his Air National Guard unit, and is serving on active duty in his capacity as Lieutenant Colonel. As with his previous border missions while elected, the Congressman will stay within the United States," the Illinois Republican's office said in the statement.
Prior to Kinzinger's election to Congress, he served in the Air Force and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in November 2003. He served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Whether members of Congress can serve in active duty has been a source of controversy in the past.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/13/politics/rep-adam-kinzinger-deployed-to-active-duty-on-southern-border/index.html
George II
(67,782 posts)....that's one less trump vote in the House!!
Brother Buzz
(36,503 posts)It's totally a separate beast then the California National Guard or the Air National Guard.
marble falls
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(11,535 posts)KayF
(1,345 posts)perfect job for a GOP congressman
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)here for a better life. trump will give him a Freedom Medal.