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 / Modified dec 10, 2014 10:01 a.m.

Still Facing Recount, McSally is Appointed to House Armed Forces Committee

Republican is a retired Air Force colonel; CD2 is home to two military bases.

Southern Arizona's 2nd Congressional District is still undergoing a ballot recount, but Republican Martha McSally has been appointed to the U.S. House Armed Service Committee.

McSally, who is a retired Air Force colonel, had a lead over Democratic incumbent Ron Barber of161 votes, which triggered a recount in Pima and Cochise counties per state law.

McSally said she's honored to be appointed to a House committee that has such a large impact on her district and country.

The district includes two military bases, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson and Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista.

Barber is currently a member of the Armed Services Committee.

The CD2 recount continues this week.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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