Governor Fallin Tweets Photos From Trip To Middle East

<p>Governor Mary Fallin is visiting with members of Oklahoma's National Guard serving in the Middle East.</p>

Wednesday, December 7th 2016, 7:44 am

By: News On 6

Governor Fallin Tweets Photos From Trip To Middle East

Governor Mary Fallin is visiting members of Oklahoma's National Guard serving in the Middle East.

Fallin spokesman Michael McNutt says the governor left Monday afternoon from Washington, D.C. on a trip being coordinated by the U.S. Department of Defense.

In a statement from the Pentagon, Fallin says men and women in uniform impress and inspire her.

Governor Fallin tweeted some photos Wednesday.

Continuing to enjoy my trip visiting with our men and women in uniform. pic.twitter.com/dJubSElK7d
— Governor Mary Fallin (@GovMaryFallin) December 7, 2016

Oklahoma National Guard's Alpha Company 777th Aviation Support Battalion left for the Middle East in June.

The governor's office says the Department of Defense is providing the transportation and lodging for Fallin. She was joined by Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, who are visiting members of their states' National Guard on the trip.

12/5/2016 Related Story: Governor Mary Fallin Announces Trip to Middle East to Visit Troops

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Oklahoma National Guard's Alpha Company 777th Aviation Support Battalion left for the Middle East in June.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Governor Mary Fallin is visiting with members of Oklahoma's National Guard serving in the Middle East.

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