Meeting series part of Isakson’s ongoing efforts to highlight importance of Georgia-based military assets

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today announced a three-day military tour around Georgia, to be held August 29-31, 2016, to highlight the importance of Georgia-based military assets and the critical roles each plays in our national defense. Isakson will participate in meetings with the Georgia House of Representatives’ Military Affairs Study Committee in Albany, Ga., and Columbus, Ga. Isakson will also meet with senior officials at Robins Air Force Base, located in Warner Robins, Ga.

Isakson’s visits are part of an ongoing series of meetings he has been holding in Washington, D.C., and Georgia with senior Pentagon officials from each of the branches of the armed services, as well as visits to military installations to highlight the importance of Georgia-based assets and the critical roles each plays in our national defense.

Details on Isakson’s visits are below. Individual media advisories, including specific media availabilities at each event, will also be distributed. Isakson’s remarks are scheduled for the times indicated below.

Monday, August 29 – Albany, Ga.

1:30 p.m.

Georgia House of Representatives’ Military Affairs Study Committee Meeting,

Hosted by Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

Albany Welcome Center

112 N. Front Street

Albany, Ga.

Tuesday, August 30 – Columbus, Ga.

12:30 p.m.

Georgia House of Representatives’ Military Affairs Study Committee Meeting,

Hosted by Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce

National Infantry Museum

1775 Legacy Way

Columbus, Ga.

Wednesday, August 31 – Warner Robins, Ga.

Meeting with Robins Air Force Base Leadership

3 p.m. Media availability to follow

Warner Robins, Ga.