They visited

soldiers at several military bases, including Camp Comanche, Eagle Base

and Base Conner.

"It is

important for the soldiers of the Georgia National Guard and all service

men and women serving overseas to know that we value the sacrifices they

are making as they serve the cause of peace in a foreign nation,"

Collins said.

In a recently

passed House resolution, authored by Collins and cosponsored by the Georgia

congressional delegation, the U.S. Congress expressed gratitude on behalf

of the nation for the continued commitment of the citizen-soldiers of

the National Guard.

"The resolution

also honored the often overlooked sacrifices made by the families and

employers of the Guardsmen, who are so often called away from home for

extended periods of time," Collins said.

"I regard

it as our responsibility as elected representatives to ensure our soldiers

are properly equipped and supplied as they carry out their mission, and

look forward to visiting these brave soldiers in Bosnia," he added.

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