RZESZOW, Poland – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, this weekend met with Idaho members of the 82 ^nd Airborne Division stationed in Rzeszow, Poland while on a trip to Europe.

“It was an honor to meet with Idaho members of the 82 ^nd Airborne Division in Poland this weekend,” said Risch. “These soldiers are making the Gem State proud with their tireless work in support of NATO and our European allies. I am humbled by their commitment to serving the United States, and thank them for their sacrifice.”

Risch is currently on a trip to Europe where he is meeting with various foreign leaders regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In addition to meeting with the 82 ^nd Airborne Division in Rzeszow, Risch also met with Polish officials, including Polish Secretary of State Jakub Kumoch, and U.S. embassy officials in Warsaw.

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