WASHINGTON – Members of the Iowa National Guard recently visited with Senator Chuck Grassley while they were in Washington, D.C. The members were in Washington to help honor SFC Sean Eckhardt as the National Guard Recruiter of the year at the National Guard Director Award Banquet.
“I’m glad I had the opportunity to congratulate SFC Eckhardt while he was in Washington being honored for the good work he does for the Iowa National Guard,” Grassley said. “The service the Iowa National Guard provides to Iowa and the rest of the nation is very admirable and it was an honor to talk with the whole group.”
The Iowa National Guard members, spouses, and friends who met with Grassley were Rebecca Braunger of Sioux City, MAJ Matthew Dial of Des Moines, Rebecca and SGM Michael Dieger of Sioux City, Stephanie and SFC Sean Eckhardt of the Quad Cities, Heather Jacobus of Des Moines, and SGM David Wetzbarger of Sioux City
If Iowans would like to schedule a meeting with Grassley, they can do so by visiting http://grassley.senate.gov, and scroll over the “Info for Iowans” link then clicking on “Scheduling Requests.” If constituents would like a tour of the U.S. Capitol, click on “Tour Information.”