Sanford reacts to Afghanistan trip

After his weekend trip to Afghanistan, Gov. Mark Sanford is  today asking the state to keep the men in women serving in military there in their thoughts and prayers.

Sanford toured Afghanistan with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and U.S. Reps. Henry Brown and Bob Inglis.  During the trip, the governor and the congressional leaders toured military bases, met with high-level Afghan and U.S. officials, and visited with members of the S.C National Guard 218th Enhanced Separate Brigade.

South Carolina has more than 1,800 National Guardsmen serving in Afghanistan.

"In visiting with our men and women overseas, the first thing that becomes apparent is the profound sense of dedication our troops have toward completing their mission and securing a greater degree of freedom for people in that part of the world," Sanford said in a news release. "Seeing the sacrifices they're making first-hand really instills a great sense of admiration for what they're doing, and to that end, I'd ask that everyone in our state keep the cards, e-mails, and other reminders of home coming to the hundreds of South Carolinians serving active duty. As well, I'd ask that everyone join Jenny, the boys and me in keeping them in our thoughts and prayers."

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