Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., middle, shakes hands with an International Security Assistance Force service member from Kentucky, left, as Maj. Gen. Robert “Abe” Abrams, right, commander of Regional Command-South and Fort Stewart commander, looks on during a congressional visit Jan. 14 to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. McConnell, the Senate minority leader, led a delegation to discuss regional developments and visit with U.S. military personnel.