WASHINGTON – Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin is well equipped to handle Afghan refugees, said Congress member Ron Kind, D-LaCrosse. “I have full confidence in our outstanding service members at Fort McCoy and stand ready to work with local, state and federal leaders to assist however possible.” Kind defended the U.S. airlift to evacuate thousands of Afghans as the last of the country’s provinces fell to Taliban insurgents. “I’m deeply concerned for the safety of our Afghan partners, who served alongside our troops and put their lives on the line to support our mission,” Kind said. “We cannot abandon them now.”
Kind. His Congressional district includes Fort McCoy.