Sanford Says Military Training Giving Him Better Understanding Sunday March 30, 2003 8:51am How Long Do You Think The War Will Last?  2 Weeks  3 Weeks  More Than A Month  More Than 3 Months disclaimer  |  results  |  more polls ___  ABC News 4 Interact  ___    • Signup for eNews Alerts    • ABC News 4 Pulse Poll    • Whats Your Opinion?    • Printable Version    • E-Mail This Story Columbia (AP) - Governor Mark Sanford says he has a better understanding for how most state employees feel now that training for the Air Force Reserves has put him on the bottom of the pecking order. Sanford says the training so far has focused on leadership and has not been very physically demanding. Sanford allowed reporters to listen to his nightly conference call with senior staff Thursday night. The governor is at Maxwell Air Force Base near Montgomery, Alabama, where he is going through two-week reserves training to complete his Reserve Commissioned Officer training as a first lieutenant. Sanford said a team is in place to conduct everyday responsibilities and to continue to support his legislative agendas. Sanford insisted that if a serious disaster or emergency took place, he would only be a few hours away if anything required his immediate presence. Chief of staff Fred Carter, 52, is coordinating staff activities and making sure the state can keep in touch with the governor at all times. South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford is doing her best to juggle parenthood with ceremonial duties while Governor Sanford trains. The first lady is attending events in her husband's place and participating in morning meetings with the governor's staff in addition to her usual duties. » Find More Articles Related To This One » Search The Internet For More On This Topic Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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