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Congressman compliments wounded warrior care Save Email Print
Posted: 9:21 PM Feb 21, 2008
Last Updated: 9:27 PM Feb 21, 2008
Reporter: Richard Rogers
Email Address: richard.rogers@wrdw.com

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February 21, 2008
News 12 at 6 o'clock

AUGUSTA, Ga--- Congressman Paul Broun was in Augusta Thursday, along with Georgia congressman Sanford bishop Jr. to spend time at fort Gordon.

The pair talked with members of fort Gordon's warrior transition battalion. Rep. Broun talked about the care wounded warriors are getting in Augusta and why it's important to bring troops and their families here.

"Most of the troops that are wounded are actually from the southeast. Let's bring 'em to Augusta, Georgia. Bring their families here, so we can take care of them in our excellent facilities here."

Rep. Broun left Augusta with plans to visit Lincoln County Thursday night. He was holding a town hall meeting at the Lincolnton Methodist Church.

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Did You Know?
  • Augusta has the #1 affordable housing market in the nation (Source).
  • Augusta is home to the nation's only Active Duty Rehabilitation Unit located within a VA facility.
  • A disproportionate number of service members come from the southeastern United States.
  • Augusta's Eisenhower Army Medical Center is the number two recipient of medical evacuees from Iraq and Afghanistan, second only to Walter Reed in Washington. (Source: Dole/Shalala Commission Subcommittee Report, page 23, Table 1, www.pccww.gov)
  • Augusta's Eisenhower Army Medical Center is the Army's Southeast Medical Command Center.
  • Augusta's Medical College of Georgia has residents who do rounds at Eisenhower and the VA Medical Centers.

Spc. Crystal Davis


Senate field hearing at Augusta VA, August 2007


Fort Gordon's Fisher House