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Johnny Isakson's Position Statement on National Security

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Senator Johnny Isakson gives out some gifts from home to Georgia soldiers during his trip to Iraq.I am proud to support Georgia's exemplary military installations, which play a critical role in keeping America safe at home and abroad. The September 11th terrorist attacks against the United States provided a stark reminder that America must be able to defend itself against a broad range of threats, including potential terrorist attacks from nuclear, chemical or biological weapons as well as missile attacks.

Thankfully, our nation's strong response to the September 11th terrorist attacks and our military performance in Afghanistan and Iraq have sent the message to the rest of the world that America will not waiver when it comes to defending this nation.

It is important to continue to work with all nations to root out terrorism and encourage stable democracies around the world. I will continue to support efforts to see that America stays on course to defend freedom and democracy for all nations.

Our Troops and Equipment
It is essential that the men and women fighting for our nation overseas are supported by our government not only in words, but in getting the resources and equipment they deserve and need to safely accomplish their mission.

Throughout my service in the U.S. House of Representatives and in the U.S. Senate, I have supported and fought for the F-22A, the C130J and the C-17 programs, all of which have played a key role in our military and have created jobs in Georgia over the decades.

I also have supported pay raises for our troops, bonuses to bolster retention and increases in basic housing allowances. We are relying more on our Guardsmen and Reservists, and I have supported them by providing them with the benefits and quality of life that they and their families deserve. I am proud to co-sponsor a bill to adjust the retirement eligibility for members of the National Guard and Reserves to improve their benefits based upon the increased role they are playing in our nation's front lines of defense. 

Georgia's Military Role
Georgia has continually played a strong role in our nation's security. Troops from military installations across the state are serving in the War on Terror, and these bases create jobs for many Georgians. Our state also has seen many of its citizens in the National Guard and Reserves deployed in recent years, and additional jobs are kept and created through military contractors and those who build our weapons, safety systems and other equipment for our troops during their service on the battlefield as well as during their training. 

In addition, as the ranking Republican member of the Subcommittee on Africa, I pushed along with Senator Chambliss and Georgia officials to ensure the U.S. Department of Defense seriously considered the state of Georgia as the location for the headquarters of the recently activated United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) Headquarters. Georgia provides a compelling location for the AFRICOM facility, being home to the world's busiest airport as well as to one of the nation's highest concentrations of Fortune 500 companies and non-governmental organizations. 

 

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U.S. Military Bases in Georgia

Albany Marine Corps Logistics Base
Location: Albany
Description: Home of the Marine Corps' Logistics Command headquarters for worldwide logistics operations and is the Corps' largest logistical center. Supports geo-positioning programs for rapid response contingency operations and is a maintenance facility for ground combat support equipment.

Fort Benning
Location: Columbus
Description: Home of the U.S. Army Infantry Center. Location of Army infantry, airborne and ranger schools, which train more than 58,000 students each year. Major units at Fort Benning include the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) and the 36th Engineer Group (Combat).

Dobbins Air Reserve Base
Location: Marietta
Description: Hosts reserve recruiting, training and support activities. Provides facilities to Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps units. The 94th Airlift Wing and headquarters of the 22nd Air Force are the major units at the base. Has a C-130 flight simulator, one of only two in the United States. Provides runway operations for Naval Air Station-Atlanta and Lockheed Martin, which builds the C-130-J and F/A-22 Raptor fighter.

Fort Gordon
Location: Augusta
Description: Home of the U.S. Army Signal School, which provides training, and is home of the Joint Service Regional Signal Intelligence Operations Center and the U.S. Army Computer Science School. It's home for the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the Eisenhower Army Medical Center.

Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem
Location: Atlanta and Forest Park
Description: Fort McPherson is home of the U.S. Army Forces Command, which is responsible for training and deployment of active, reserve and National Guard soldiers throughout the United States. Home to the 3rd U.S. Army, and the U.S. Army Reserve Command. Fort Gillem is home to a variety of tenant units, including the 1st U.S. Army, a recruiting brigade, a military entrance processing station, and the Army's only criminal investigation lab.

Moody Air Force Base
Location: Valdosta
Description: Home to the 347th Rescue Wing, which conducts combat search and rescue operations worldwide. The base also provides pilot training and houses the 820th Security Forces Group, which provides security for first-in forces.

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
Location: St. Marys
Description: Home port for the eight Trident II ballistic missile submarines of the Atlantic Strategic Fleet Submarine Force. Conducts patrol operations, repairs and training, and is the site for Trident missile production.

Robins Air Force Base
Location: Warner Robins
Description: Home of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, the largest industrial complex in Georgia. Provides worldwide logistics support and maintenance for major Air Force aircraft, as well as helicopters, special operations aircraft and general purpose computers. Tenants include the headquarters of the Air Force Reserve Command and the 116th Air Control Wing, which flies the J-STARS surveillance aircraft.

Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield
Location: Hinesville and Savannah
Description: The combined complex is the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi River and serves as home for the 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized). The base also supports three National Guard combat brigades and Army Reserve units from nine states. The Georgia National Guard maintenance and equipment support site is the second largest in the United States.
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