WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, August 21, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) spent the day engaging with local leaders, law enforcement, and federal partners across Northern Virginia.
Vindman participated in a roundtable with the Northern Virginia Regional Commission to mark 20 years of collaboration between military installations and surrounding communities, recognized the Prince William County Police Department for their recent arrest of a high-ranking MS-13 member, and toured the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Clandestine Lab and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Quantico to learn more about efforts to combat the domestic drug threat.
“From celebrating 20 years of partnership between our military installations and local communities, to recognizing the critical work of our law enforcement officers, to seeing the DEA’s state-of-the-art training that keeps dangerous drugs off our streets — today reinforced how collaboration keeps Virginia safe and strong,” said Vindman. “These conversations help me better advocate for our communities and ensure that their priorities are heard in Washington.”
PHOTOS: Community, Military, and Federal Facility Partnership Roundtable
Vindman sat down for a roundtable discussion hosted by the Northern Virginia Regional Commission to celebrate 20 years of collaboration between the region’s military bases and local governments. Vindman met with military officials and community stakeholders to discuss ongoing intergovernmental projects and partnerships.
PHOTOS: Honoring the Prince William County Police Department
Vindman recognized Chief Peter Newsham and the Prince William County Police Department for their arrest of a high-ranking MS-13 member. He entered this achievement into the Congressional Record, underscoring his commitment to backing law enforcement agencies as they combat violent crime and ensure the safety of Virginia communities.
PHOTOS: Touring DEA Training Facility at Quantico
To close out the day, Vindman toured the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Clandestine Lab and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The visit highlighted how the DEA’s specialized training programs protect communities across Virginia and the United States by addressing the growing domestic drug threat and disrupting drug trafficking networks.
Vindman emphasized the importance of federal, state, and local coordination in reducing drug-related violence and safeguarding public health.
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