As a former Lieutenant commander in the US Navy Reserve, I served in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, places where right now Our service members are at a heightened risk because of this operation [in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates]. My heart goes out to those American families, and I pray for a swift end to this conflict and for the safety of all our men and women currently serving in uniform today. (01:01–01:15)
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Asserts that U.S. service members are currently at increased risk due to operations in Bahrain and the UAE.
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