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Veterans in Congress: Two Paths, One Trauma | US News
Two lawmakers, Troy Downing and Jason Crow, trace their political paths back to 9/11—Downing, a Montana Republican, joined the Air Force and served eight years in Afghanistan; Crow, a Colorado Democrat, went from National Guard to active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning a Bronze Star. Their military experiences now shape starkly different views on Iran: Downing sees it as a long-standing conflict, while Crow calls it a “war of choice” and criticizes current strategy. Despite veterans being a small minority in Congress, over thirty current members served after 2000, proving how recent…
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