Recently, Representative Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) and other members of the MACH 1 Caucus met with Israeli Air Force Pilots at Capitol Hill.

As a part of the Jewish Institute for National Security of America’s (JINSA) Military Leadership Education Program, Garcia and other representatives in the MACH 1 Caucus met with twelve pilots from the Israeli Air Force at Capitol Hill this Thursday.

“The conversation between these pilots and members of the MACH 1 Caucus is critical to the U.S.-Israel partnership,” Garcia said.

The MACH 1 caucus was founded in February of 2022. The caucus is dedicated to educating others regarding policy issues that are important to fighter pilots.

According to officials, Garcia, the MACH 1 caucus, and Israeli service members discussed broad security challenges and the relationship between the U.S. and Israel at the conference.

“It was an honor to meet with these heroes, and I am grateful for their service to Israel and the world,” Garcia said.

In an annual tradition, active duty service members from both the U.S. and Israel joined.

“With a shared background in military aviation, the robust discussion strengthened and deepened mutual understanding that contributes to the security of both nations,” the JINSA announced after the meeting.

Ed. Note: The above information was provided to KHTS by Representative Mike Garcia’s office.

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