GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence touted the mission of the Grand Forks Air Force Base during a visit to the base.

Pence met with airmen Wednesday and was briefed on the base’s main mission — providing reconnaissance around the globe for the U.S.

WDAZ-TV reports Pence addressed about 200 airmen to assure them their mission has the support of the White House.

Pence also appeared at an event for Rep. Kevin Cramer’s Senate campaign earlier in the day. In a statement, Cramer said he spoke to Pence about farmers’ concerns about effects of the administration’s trade policy.

President Donald Trump came to Fargo last month to promote Cramer, who is running against Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. It’s considered one of the key races in the GOP’s effort to maintain control of the Senate.

 

Previously…

Bismarck  (CSi)   Gov. Doug Burgum will welcome Vice President Mike Pence back to North Dakota Wednesday afternoon and join him as he addresses personnel at the Grand Forks Air Force Base.

Gov. Burgum also welcomed Vice President Pence to Minot Air Force Base when he visited the base last October.

North Dakota First Lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum also will accompany Second Lady Karen Pence as she visits an area bee business today.