Congressman Lynch in a Blackhawk helicopter on the recent delegation to Iraq.

Congressman Lynch and Congressman Platts stand with soldiers across from the Golden Mosque in Samarra.

Congressman Lynch meets with troops from Massachusetts during a recent Congressional Delegation to Iraq.

Congressman Lynch and Congressman Platts are escorted by the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 237th Infantry Regiment in Samarra.

Congressman Lynch joins delegation members Congressman Michael Michaud (D-ME) and Congressman Todd Platts (R-PA) for a walk-through in Samarra’s market area.

Congressman Lynch and delegation staff meet with Iraqi children during a walk-through in Samarra’s market district during a recent Congressional Delegation to Iraq.

Congressman Lynch participates in a walk-through in Samarra’s market district during a recent delegation to Iraq. Congressman Lynch and the delegation were escorted by the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 237th Infantry Regiment.

Congressman Lynch participates in a walk-through in Samarra’s market district during a recent delegation to Iraq. Congressman Lynch and the delegation were escorted by the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 237th Infantry Regiment.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch reads to children at the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center in support of Reach Out and Read, a national early literacy program that focuses on young children at risk of entering school unprepared. Reach Out and Read emphasizes the importance of reading aloud to children every day by providing free books at every regular checkup.

Congressman Lynch tours the ITT Integrated Structures facility with (from left to right) Jeremy Torman, Project Manager and Stephen Goodwin, Director and Site Manager.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch joins State Representative Joseph Driscoll, State Senator Michael Morrissey and Braintree Mayor Joseph Sullivan for the Friends of the 4th Parade held in Braintree, Massachusetts on June 28th. More photos...

Congressman Lynch meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah II after King Abdullah’s address to a Joint Session of Congress.

Congressman Lynch meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai.

Congressman Lynch discusses the “surge” strategy with General David Petraeus, Commander of Multinational Force Iraq.

Congressman Lynch presents a check for $250,000 for the rehabilitation of Stetson Hall in Randolph to Henry Cooke, Jane and Walter Hess, State Representative Bruce Ayers and State Representative Walter Timilty. Lynch secured the funding through the Transportation-Treasury-Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2006.

Congressman Lynch helps to present the Silver Star to Braintree resident and Marine Sergeant Timothy Connors for his heroic service in Iraq.

Congressman Lynch meets with Michael Ross Sharp, graduate of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School and member of the Class of 2010 at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Lynch nominated Sharp for admission to West Point in 2006.

Congressman Lynch reads “Horton Hears a Who” to first graders at the Cleveland Elementary School in Norwood on Read Across America Day.

Congressman Lynch joins former Georgia Senator Max Cleland, Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans Services Tom Kelley, veterans and members of the Boston Building Trades to introduce the “Helmets to Hardhats” program to our state.

Congressman Lynch presents the Bronze Star to Milton resident John Goff for his service during World War II.

Congressman Lynch meets with members of the Easton Fire Department in front of their new Rescue/Pumper firefighting vehicle. Lynch helped Easton to secure a $225,000 federal Fire Grant from the Department of Homeland Security for the purchase of the new fire truck.

Congressman Lynch speaks with Norwood Veterans Agent Ted Mulvehill and Karen Thornton at Norwood Day.

Congressman Lynch speaks at the dedication of the Brockton Brightfields—the largest solar array in New England. Lynch secured $800,00 in federal funding for the project.

Congressman Lynch responds to a question from a Braintree senior citizen about the Open Enrollment Period for Medicare’s prescription drug program. Lynch hosted a series of forums around the Ninth District on the issue, to help seniors better understand the program. Joining Congressman Lynch are Kurt Czarnowski and Kathy Fantuccio from the Social Security Administration, and Rebecca Bushey and Peggy McDonough from the SHINE Program.

Congressman Lynch joins Dedham Selectman Carmen Dello Iacono and State Senator Marian Walsh at the dedication of the Gregory M. Riley Memorial playground in Dedham. Lynch secured federal funding for the new playground through the Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act.

Congressman Lynch meets with soldiers from Massachusetts during a recent Congressional Delegation to Iraq.

Congressman Lynch meets with service men and women on the front lines in Iraq. Lynch traveled to Iraq with Representatives Steve Israel (D-NY), Thelma Drake (R-VA) and Jim Saxton (R-NJ).

Congressman Lynch responds to a reporter’s question at a press conference in Iraq. Lynch is joined by Representatives Thelma Drake (R-VA), Steve Israel (D-NY) and Jim Saxton (R-NJ).