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 wars still deeply influence policy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d38e5dfd8d7c97a