February 21, 2011

Senator Manchin Travels to Middle East

**Photos Available**

Washington, D.C. – On a conference call with West Virginia reporters this morning, United States Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that he is currently on a fact finding mission in the Middle East. Senator Manchin has already visited Pakistan and Afghanistan, and he will continue to update West Virginians on his insights and experiences.

On today’s call, Senator Manchin expressed his tremendous pride in the brave men and women serving in the Middle East.

Manchin serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

 Two photos from his travels are attached.

  1. Senator Manchin visits with Karl Eikenberry, the current U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan.
  2. (Left to right) Senator Manchin reviews Afghan police with two of the Senate colleagues he is traveling with: Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Bob Corker (R-Tenn.)

 Senator Manchin visits with Karl Eikenberry, the current U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan.

2. (Left to right) Senator Manchin reviews Afghan police with two of the Senate colleagues he is traveling with: Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Bob Corker (R-Tenn.)